A female client comes to the nursing clinic for a routine physical. When asked how she has been doing, she reports that she has been feeling very low since her youngest child left to attend dental school. She indicates that she has told herself to "just get over it" and find something to do. She has been telling herself that feeling so low is foolish since she is happy her daughter got into a good school. Which coping methods does the nurse recognize in the client's statements?
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The client is privately thinking it through by reflecting on her feelings and situation. She is also relying on self-discipline by telling herself to "just get over it" and find something to do.

A Female Client Comes to the Nursing Clinic for a Routine