The patient who was recently diagnosed with cancer tells the nurse that she is so grateful for her children and family, because she does not know what she would do without them. Your patient is exhibiting which of the following coping responses?
1. Internal family
2. External family
3. Family communication
4. Social support
1
Coping responses of internal family are those that the family relationships use as support.
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The home health nurse is caring for a patient with multiple sclerosis (MS) who complains of severe fatigue. What activity should the nurse suggest to diminish the effects of fatigue?
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