A client with diabetes checks blood sugar levels daily and carefully administers insulin, but has not been following a diabetic diet
After discussion with the nurse about the importance of diet, the client states intentions to eat regular meals, get sugar substitute and fresh vegetables, throw out potato chips and cookies, and buy a new nonstick frying pan. The client's behavior is an example of: 1. Reappraisal.
2. Secondary appraisal.
3. Coping.
4. Primary appraisal.
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Rationale: Reappraisal involves an ongoing reinterpretation based on new information; the client is rethinking the mistaken idea that diet was not important. Primary appraisal involves assessing benefit or harm. Secondary appraisal involves evaluating one's coping resources and options. The person exhibiting coping skills applies the resources and options.
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