A patient admitted to telemetry with chest pain is a business executive in a large corporation who has indicated he consumes 7 to 8 oz of scotch every evening. Which of the following is the best indicator of the patient's ability to cope?
A) Maladaptive stress management
B) Inability to satisfy basic needs
C) Behaving in a realistic manner
D) Engaging in rewarding behavior
Ans: A
Feedback: Drug and alcohol abuse are considered maladaptive ways to manage stress.
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A) Difficulty with calibration, B) Difficulty with sterilization, C) Mercury toxicity, D) Poor results,
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