A patient newly diagnosed with cancer says, "I feel like I've lost my future. I feel so much harm has been done to me that I'm overwhelmed."
To what type of coping strategies should the nurse recognize this attitude will most likely lead the patient?
a. Avoidant
b. Problem solving
c. Approach oriented
d. Confrontational
A
Persons who appraise their cancer diagnosis as harm or loss are more likely to use avoidant coping strategies.
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