Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 76%
Simulated
When coping becomes dysfunctional enough to require the client to be admitted to the hospital, the nurse should assess the client for the ability to demonstrate which of the following?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
When coping is dysfunctional enough for hospitalization, the client is likely demonstrating minimal functioning with new problems developing, indicating a need for comprehensive assessment and intervention. Objective problem solving is unlikely in this state, tension reduction may be a goal but not the primary assessment focus, and anger management is too specific for the broad assessment needed.