The nurse is assessing the coping behaviors of the parents of a child recently diagnosed with a chronic illness. What behavior should the nurse consider an "approach behavior" that results in movement toward adjustment?
a. Being unable to adjust to a progression of the disease or condition
b. Anticipating future problems and seeking guidance and answers
c. Looking for new cures without a perspective toward possible benefit
d. Failing to recognize the seriousness of the child's condition despite physical evidence
ANS: B
The parents who anticipate future problems and seek guidance and answers are demonstrating approach behaviors. These are positive actions in caring for their child. Being unable to adjust, looking for new cures, and failing to recognize the seriousness of the child's condition are avoidance behaviors. The parents are moving away from adjustment or exhibiting maladaptation to the crisis of a child with chronic illness or disability.
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