Nursing Application for Coping
A nurse expresses that they constantly feel *Inability to complete nursing charts
stressed and don't feel like they are handling *Struggling to make client care decisions
their workload well. Which of the following *Calling in sick frequently
behaviors are examples of ineffective *Difficulty waking up and arriving late for work
coping and increased stress? *Inability to delegate
*Falling asleep at work
*Excessive use of alcohol
A nurse is caring for a 72-year-old client "Fight-or-flight" reaction
who is recovering from a stressful and
prolonged abdominal surgery. The nurse
notes that the client's blood sugars are
elevated. The client has no history of
diabetes. To what does the nurse attribute
this elevation in blood sugars?
An adolescent client is being seen for their Introduce the client to someone with a positive attitude
annual healthcare provider visit. The client towards weight loss.
shares being stressed and unhappy about
their progress in losing weight, despite their
efforts of increasing exercise. The client's
body mass index (BMI) is 31. Which of the
following actions should the nurse perform
to incorporate modeling for managing the
stress the weight loss is causing the client?
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, Nursing Application for Coping
A nurse caring for clients in a hospital Explaining pain involved in the procedure and methods for
setting uses anticipatory guidance to coping
prepare them for painful procedures that
the patient is feeling anxious about. Which
teaching would the nurse provide?
A group of nurses attended a professional *Evaluate the constructive use of defense mechanisms by a
development course on coping mechanisms client.
and supporting client needs. Afterwards, *Assess the client's reaction to a diagnosis of acute or chronic
they shared the gained knowledge they mental illness (hopefulness, anger).
learned with their peer colleagues. Which of *Evaluate whether the client has successfully adapted to
the following statements demonstrates situational role changes.
knowledge of coping mechanisms? Select
all that apply.
A nurse is teaching about coping strategies Make decisions for the client to reduce their stress level.
to use at home to family members of a client
who is having difficulty coping. Which
strategy should be avoided?
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A nurse expresses that they constantly feel *Inability to complete nursing charts
stressed and don't feel like they are handling *Struggling to make client care decisions
their workload well. Which of the following *Calling in sick frequently
behaviors are examples of ineffective *Difficulty waking up and arriving late for work
coping and increased stress? *Inability to delegate
*Falling asleep at work
*Excessive use of alcohol
A nurse is caring for a 72-year-old client "Fight-or-flight" reaction
who is recovering from a stressful and
prolonged abdominal surgery. The nurse
notes that the client's blood sugars are
elevated. The client has no history of
diabetes. To what does the nurse attribute
this elevation in blood sugars?
An adolescent client is being seen for their Introduce the client to someone with a positive attitude
annual healthcare provider visit. The client towards weight loss.
shares being stressed and unhappy about
their progress in losing weight, despite their
efforts of increasing exercise. The client's
body mass index (BMI) is 31. Which of the
following actions should the nurse perform
to incorporate modeling for managing the
stress the weight loss is causing the client?
4/16/2026, 12:59:57 PM
, Nursing Application for Coping
A nurse caring for clients in a hospital Explaining pain involved in the procedure and methods for
setting uses anticipatory guidance to coping
prepare them for painful procedures that
the patient is feeling anxious about. Which
teaching would the nurse provide?
A group of nurses attended a professional *Evaluate the constructive use of defense mechanisms by a
development course on coping mechanisms client.
and supporting client needs. Afterwards, *Assess the client's reaction to a diagnosis of acute or chronic
they shared the gained knowledge they mental illness (hopefulness, anger).
learned with their peer colleagues. Which of *Evaluate whether the client has successfully adapted to
the following statements demonstrates situational role changes.
knowledge of coping mechanisms? Select
all that apply.
A nurse is teaching about coping strategies Make decisions for the client to reduce their stress level.
to use at home to family members of a client
who is having difficulty coping. Which
strategy should be avoided?
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