Which situation indicates use of a negative coping strategy by a client?
a. A client states "That heart attack was no fun, but at least it woke me up to my
need for a better diet and more exercise.".
b. A client tells the nurse "I am going to do whatever my doctor advises; after all, he
knows more about things than I do.".
c. The client muses "I definitely have cancer. Now I need to look at the effects of
treatment and decide whether I will be able to work daily.".
d. A client states "I would not be in this position if the company had a better safety
program. I blame them for not explaining the hazards of that machine.".
D
Blaming someone else is not usually considered a highly adaptive coping strategy. Options A
(redefinition), B (conforming), and C (confronting) are seen as more effective.
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