The most productive way of managing stress would be to
1. use a combined approach (drug use and nonpharmacological strategies).
2. use anxiolytics.
3. practice meditation.
4. determine the cause and address it accordingly.
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: Stress is generally a symptom of an underlying disorder. It is more productive to uncover and address the cause than to treat the symptoms.
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