The nurse is assessing coping behaviors of a family with a child with a chronic illness. What indicates approach coping behaviors? (Select all that apply.)
a. Plans realistically for the future
b. Verbalizes possible loss of the child
c. Uses magical thinking and fantasy
d. Realistically perceives the child's condition
e. Does not share the burden of the disorder with others
ANS: A, B, D
Approach coping behaviors include planning realistically for the future, verbalizing possible loss of a child, and realistically perceiving the child's behavior. Using magical thinking and fantasy is an avoidance behavior. The family should share the burden of the disorder with others as an approach behavior.
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