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The patient tells the nurse she has never gotten over the loss of her husband two years ago. The patient states she is drinking alcohol to excess every day and has started smoking, saying both help her cope. The best response by the nurse woul
 
  A) You need to decrease your alcohol consumption and stop smoking for your overall health.
  B) It may be time for you to consider a comprehensive treatment program.
  C) Many people develop these habits in response to severe stress. As you learn to better cope, you will see a decrease in your need for these substances.
  D) This is the way you are coping with the stress. Everyone copes in their own way.

Question 2

A woman has just suffered the loss of her husband. The woman tells the nurse she cannot eat. The nurse understands this form of coping is:
 
  A) part of the normal sympathetic stress response.
  B) maladaptive coping.
  C) the woman's coping style.
  D) resolution of loss.



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: B

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A



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