Exam 28: Coping

After a management decision to admit terminal care patients to a medical unit,the nursing manager notes that nursing staff on the unit appear tired and anxious.Staff absences from work are increasing.The nurse manager is concerned that staff may be experiencing stress and burnout at work.What action would be best for the manager to take that will help the staff?

The nurse is reviewing the care plan for a patient experiencing difficulty coping with stress.The nurse recognizes that an example of initiating a cognitive restructuring intervention to enhance coping abilities is which of the following?

The school nurse is assessing coping skills of high school students who attend an alternative school for students at high risk to not graduate.What is the priority concern that the nurse has for this student population?

The nurse has been asked to administer a coping measurement instrument to a patient.What education would the nurse present to the patient related to this tool?

A patient is the primary caregiver for a disabled family member at home,and has now been unexpectedly hospitalized for surgery.What action can the nurse take to enhance the coping ability of the patient?

The nurse is developing a care plan for a patient with ineffective coping skills.Which intervention would be an example of a problem-focused coping strategy?

The nurse is assessing the coping patterns of a newly admitted patient.What will the nurse include in this assessment? (Select all that apply.)