The patient states that her mother has just been diagnosed with Alzheimer disease and that she is devastated and does not know what to do.The nurse suggests that she attend a support group meeting where she can discuss her concerns with others.The patient says that she will call and attend a meeting.The nurse assesses the coping strategy the patient is using as:

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Coping responses include internal and external family coping responses.External coping strategies refer to the use of social support systems to solve problems.

The Patient States That Her Mother Has Just Been Diagnosed