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1. Which client statement should alert a nurse that a client may be responding maladaptively to stress? A. I’ve found that avoiding contact with others helps me cope B. I really enjoy journaling; its my private time. C. I signed up for a yoga class this week. D. I made an appointment to meet with a therapist. ANS: A Reliance on social isolation as a coping mechanism is a maladaptive method to relieve stress. It can prevent learning appropriate coping skills and can prevent access t...