The client tells the nurse she has never "gotten over" the loss of her husband 2 years ago. The client states she is drinking alcohol to excess every day and has started smoking, saying both help her cope
The best response by the nurse would be:
A) "You need to decrease your alcohol consumption and stop smoking for your overall health."
B) "It may be time for you to consider a comprehensive treatment program."
C) "Many people develop these habits in response to severe stress. As you learn to better cope, you will see a decrease in your need for these substances."
D) "This is the way you are coping with the stress. Everyone copes in their own way."
Ans: B
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People exhibiting stress and altered coping through substance abuse or overeating require a comprehensive treatment program to address their coping and adaptation problems.
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A) Hildegarde Peplau B) Florence Nightingale C) Dorothea Dix D) Sigmund Freud
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