A Client Has Experienced the Death of a Close Family

question 4

Multiple Choice

A client has experienced the death of a close family member and at the same time becomes unemployed. This situation has resulted in a 6-month score of 110 on the Miller and Rahe Recent Life Changes Questionnaire. How should the nurse evaluate this client data?

• A)The client is experiencing severe distress and is at risk for physical and psychological illness.
• B)A score of 110 on the Miller and Rahe Recent Life Changes Questionnaire indicates no significant threat of stress-related illness.
• C)Susceptibility to stress-related physical or psychological illness cannot be estimated without knowledge of coping resources and available supports.
• D)The client may view these losses as challenges and perceive them as opportunities.

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