The client begins to cry as she speaks of her several miscarriages during the last 2 years. The nurse assesses the crying as a(n)
a. emotion-focused coping mechanism.
b. inappropriate coping mechanism.
c. lack of coping mechanism.
d. problem-focused coping mechanism.
A
Emotion-focused coping mechanisms include crying and sharing feelings.
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