A nurse is helping a client use coping thoughts as a means of coping with stress. Which of the following anticipatory statements reflects the client's successful use of this technique?
1. "I'm going to be all right. I won't let this surgery upset me."
2. "I should begin relaxation by starting with my toes."
3. "This really isn't happening to me."
4. "Nothing really matters anymore."
ANS: 1
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