Immediate Surgery Is Planned for a Client with Acute Abdominal

question 7

Multiple Choice

Immediate surgery is planned for a client with acute abdominal pain. Which of the following questions will elicit the most complete information about the client's coping-stress tolerance pattern?

• A)"Can you tell me how intense your pain is now?"
• B)"What do you think caused this abdominal pain?"
• C)"How do you feel about yourself and your hospitalization?"
• D)"Are there other major problems that are a concern right now?"

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