A patient is scheduled to attend an occupational therapy group to work on the identified goal of "recognizing and using more effective coping techniques." What measure can the nurse use to continue to support the patient's attainment of this goal after he returns to the unit?

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Recognizing and pointing out positive changes provides encouragement to continue pursuing change.The remaining option would not achieve the nurse's goal of supporting the patient's use of effective coping techniques.

A Patient Is Scheduled to Attend an Occupational Therapy Group