The Nurse Is Assessing the Patient's Use of Coping Skills

question 20

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assessing the patient's use of coping skills in response to stressful situations. Which of the following questions is the most useful?

• A) "Have you been evaluated for stress?"
• B) "Do you have someone you can go to for help when you are stressed?"
• C) "How have you managed stressful situations in the past?"
• D) "Does stress cause you to experience muscle tension or headaches?"

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Definitions:

Persuasion

The act of convincing someone to do or believe something through reasoning or the use of temptation.

Cognitive Dissonance

The psychological discomfort experienced by an individual when holding two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.

Beliefs

Convictions or acceptances that something exists or is true, especially without proof.

Behaviors

The actions, reactions, or conduct of an individual, group, or system, often analyzed in psychological or sociological contexts.