Question

a nurse is caring for a college student admitted for acute alcohol intoxication. the client reports feeling overwhelmed and expresses an inability to cope with stressors at school. which of the following statements should the nurse make?
\drinking too much alcohol is not the best choice. i suggest you stop drinking.\
\i can see why youre using alcohol to cope; youve got a lot going on.\
\lets talk about the coping methods that have worked for you in the past.\
\ive been stressed before too, but i tell myself that i can handle it.\

Explanation:

To determine the appropriate nurse's statement, we analyze each option:

• The first option ("Drinking too much...stop drinking") is judgmental and doesn't address the client's coping needs.
• The second option ("I can see why...a lot going on") implies approval of using alcohol to cope, which is not therapeutic.
• The third option ("Let's talk about...worked for you") encourages the client to explore effective past coping methods, promoting self - empowerment and problem - solving, which is a therapeutic communication technique.
• The fourth option ("I've been stressed...handle it") focuses on the nurse's experience rather than the client's needs.

Answer:

C. "Let's talk about the coping methods that have worked for you in the past." (assuming the options are labeled A, B, C, D with the third option being C)