A nurse is assisting an older adult to cope with the loss of a spouse. The nurse encourages the person to use an emotion-focused coping strategy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)
a. Encourage the person to cry if he or she feels like it.
b. Teach the person relaxation breathing ex-ercises.
c. Encourage the person to make an action plan for the future.
d. Suggest that the person reach out to his or her clergyperson.
e. Suggest that the person attend a yoga class.
ANS: A, B, E
Expressing emotion, relaxation exercises, and exercise are all part of an emotion-focused coping strategy. Developing an action plan is part of a problem-focused coping strategy, and reaching out to clergy is part of a religious-focused coping strategy.
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