A goal for a patient with a diagnosis of Ineffective coping is to demonstrate effective coping skills. Which of these patient behaviors indicates that interventions performed to meet this outcome have been successful?
a. States he feels better after talking with his family and friends
b. Continues to consume several alcoholic beverages a day
c. Dislikes the support group meetings
d. Spends most of the day in bed
ANS: A
Evaluative data that show signs of effective coping will help the nurse determine whether the patient has met the outcome. Talking to family and friends is the only positive option. The other patient behavior choices indicate unsuccessful progress toward meeting the patient's goal.
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