After a mammogram, a client is told that she needs a fine needle aspirate of a breast mass. Which actions by the client demonstrates engagement in a primary appraisal of the stressful situation?
A) Holding her breath while the nurse is talking
B) Sitting in the dressing room and cries
C) Asking the nurse if she has cancer
D) Scheduling the procedure in 6 weeks, which is the earliest possible appointment
Answer: C
In primary appraisal, the client assesses the potential for benefit, harm, loss, threat, or challenge in a situation. The client asking the nurse if she has cancer is engaging in a primary appraisal. The client holding her breath while the nurse is talking is evaluating coping resources and options. This is a secondary appraisal. The client who sits in the dressing room and cries is applying a coping resource. This is coping. The client who schedules the procedure at the earliest possible appointment is engaging in reappraisal, which is an ongoing reinterpretation of the situation based on new information.
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