The Goal for a Patient Is to Increase Resiliency

question 15

Multiple Choice

The goal for a patient is to increase resiliency. Which outcome should a nurse add to the plan of care? Within 3 days, the patient will:

• A) describe feelings associated with loss and stress.
• B) meet own needs without considering the rights of others.
• C) identify healthy coping behaviors in response to stressful events.
• D) allow others to assume responsibility for major areas of own life.

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