A patient newly diagnosed with cancer says, "I feel like I've lost my future.I feel so much harm has been done to me that I'm overwhelmed." To what type of coping strategies should the nurse recognize this attitude will most likely lead the patient?

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The patient's statement suggests that they may be engaging in avoidant coping strategies, which involves avoiding thinking about the problem or denying the seriousness of the situation. By expressing feelings of being overwhelmed and like they have lost their future, the patient may be avoiding the reality of their diagnosis and the necessary steps for treatment and coping.

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