During the Initial Interview at the Crisis Center, a Patient

question 18

Multiple Choice

During the initial interview at the crisis center, a patient says, "I've been served with divorce papers. I'm so upset and anxious that I can't think clearly." What could the nurse say to assess personal coping skills?

• A) "What would you like us to do to help you feel more relaxed?"
• B) "In the past, how did you handle difficult or stressful situations?"
• C) "Do you think you deserve to have things like this happen to you?"
• D) "I can see you are upset. You can rely on us to help you feel better."

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