What coping mechanism demonstrated by a patient should indicate to the nurse that the patient is seeking ways to deal with and resolve stress?
a. Projection
b. Adaptation
c. Reaction formation
d. Compensation
ANS: B
An individual who develops ways to deal with stress and resolve it has adapted.
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