The nurse is preparing to teach a patient who is newly diagnosed with diabetes about medications and blood testing.As the teaching occurs,the nurse knows that effective coping will depend to a great degree on the patient's:

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Research has shown that,especially with chronic diseases,perceived self-efficacy (internal locus of control)increases the likelihood of managing difficult situations.External locus of control is associated with uncontrollable factors.A particular religion has not been associated with effective coping and the number of significant others have not been influential.

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