Select the best question for the nurse to ask to assess family's ability to cope

Reasoning: Choice A reason: This is a closed-ended question that encourages a simple "yes" or "no" response. It does not provide the nurse with qualitative data about the specific methods, behaviors, or communication patterns the family uses to navigate stress, making it a poor tool for a comprehensive clinical assessment of coping. Choice B reason: This question focuses on the future and problem-solving for a current crisis. While useful for planning, it does not assess the family's established history or proven ability to manage stress. Assessment must look at past performance to predict future coping capacity and identify existing functional or dysfunctional patterns. Choice C reason: This is the best assessment question because it requires the family to identify a concrete example of past resilience. By describing a successful resolution, they reveal their coping mechanisms, support systems, and problem-solving skills, allowing the nurse to evaluate the strength and effectiveness of their interpersonal dynamics and strategies. Choice D reason: Asking for a list of "strengths" can lead to vague or idealized answers that may not reflect how the family actually functions under pressure. Behavioral examples of problem-solving are more reliable indicators of functional coping than a subjective list of abstract strengths provided during a clinical interview.