The client asks the nurse what to do about a skin lesion causing the client to be very worried. The nurse suggests the client should notify the physician for a diagnosis. The client is relieved and states, "I will make an appointment." This type of activity is considered:
A) coping.
B) social buffering.
C) appraisal.
D) secondary appraisal.

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Social buffering is the act of soliciting other individuals to help resolve or provide comfort during a stressful event and can be quite effective.

The Client Asks the Nurse What to Do About a Skin