A Nurse in the Oncology Clinic Uses Aguilera's Theory of Coping

Multiple Choice

A nurse in the oncology clinic uses Aguilera's theory of coping to work with patients.After assessing the patient's usual coping strategies and the patient's perception of the event, what action should the nurse take next?

A) Assess for available situational coping supports.
B) Determine if there are concurrent developmental crises.
C) Question the patient's readiness to make needed changes.
D) Work to reduce the perceived threat to the patient.