In response to a question about stress, a 39-year-old woman tells the nurse that her husband and mother both died in the past year. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

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Questions about coping and stress management include questions regarding the kinds of stresses in one's life, especially in the last year, any changes in lifestyle or any current stress, methods tried to relieve stress, and whether these methods have been helpful. Options A, B, and D do not assess the person's methods to cope or alleviate their stress. When asking questions about coping and stress, the nurse should ask regarding the kinds of stresses in one's life, especially in the last year, any changes in lifestyle or any current stress, methods tried to relieve stress, and whether these methods have been helpful.

In Response to a Question About Stress, a 39-Year-Old Woman