A Patient Reports, "I Am Overwhelmed by Stress

Multiple Choice

A patient reports, "I am overwhelmed by stress." Which question by the nurse would be most important to use in the initial assessment of this patient?

A) "Tell me about your family history. Do you have any relatives who have problems with stress?"
B) "Tell me about your exercise. How much activity do you typically get in a day?"
C) "Tell me about the kinds of things you do to reduce or cope with your stress."
D) "Stress can interfere with sleep. How much did you sleep last night?"