The nurse is working with a client who is in denial. Before attempting to break down the client's defense mechanisms and cope with the stressor, the nurse should determine that the client is able to:
1. speak clearly and articulately.
2. use one or more alternative ways of coping.
3. financially afford long-term psychological services, such as counseling.
4. correctly identify that denial is actually being used.
ANS: 2
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