The Nurse Is Assessing the Coping Patterns of a Newly

question 6

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assessing the coping patterns of a newly admitted patient. What will the nurse include in this assessment? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Current stressors as perceived by the patient
• B) Use of drugs or alcohol
• C) Recent weight changes
• D) Age and height
• E) Temperature

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Definitions:

Self-Disclosure

The act of sharing personal, private, or sensitive information about oneself with others.

Trust

The belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something.

Culture

A social system of meaning and custom that is developed by a group of people to describe their human experience and worldview.

High-Context Cultures

Cultures in which communication relies heavily on the context and nonverbal cues rather than solely on explicit words.