During the initial interview at the crisis center, a patient says, "I’ve been served with divorce papers. I’m so upset and anxious that I can't think clearly." What could the nurse say to assess personal coping skills?

I can see you are upset. You can rely on us to help you feel better.

In the past, how did you handle difficult or stressful situations?

What would you like us to do to help you feel more relaxed?

Do you think you deserve to have things like this happen to you?