The nurse is obtaining a health history from a client with stress-related illnesses. When the nurse asks the client how the client copes with stress, which coping mechanism causes the nurse the most concern?
A) I play video games.
B) I smoke cigarettes.
C) I lift weights.
D) I go out with friends.
B
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The nurse is most concerned about the maladaptive coping mechanism of smoking. Smoking can cause a variety of illnesses including cancer. Playing video games, exercising or lifting weight, and going out with friends are more positive, beneficial coping mechanisms which, if done appropriately, can reduce stress.
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