A patient diagnosed with breast cancer responded by gathering information about treatment options and becoming involved in a self-help group. The nurse assesses that the patient is demonstrating which personality characteristic?
a. Independence
b. Hardiness
c. Self-control
d. Tolerance
ANS: B
A
Independence is not requiring or needing to rely on someone else.
B
Hardiness is the ability to feel capable of handling stressful life events. Hardy people are likely to perceive themselves as having some control over a situation even when they are ill.
C
Self-control is the ability to manage oneself in the situation.
D
Tolerance is the capacity to endure or adapt to a situation.
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