To Understand the Effects of a Precipitating Event Such as the Loss

question 19

Multiple Choice

To understand the effects of a precipitating event such as the loss of one's job,a nurse must assess the:

• A) patient's appraisal of the event.
• B) perception of the support group.
• C) patient's awareness or lack of awareness of options.
• D) patient's own feelings about his or her response to the situation.

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