A goal for a patient with a nursing diagnosis of Ineffective coping is to demonstrate effective coping skills.Which of these patient behaviours indicates that interventions performed to meet this outcome have been successful?
A)Stating that he feels better after talking with his family and friends.
B)Continuing to consume several alcoholic beverages a day.
C)Disliking the support group meetings.
D)Spending most of the day in bed.

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Evaluative data that show signs of effective coping will help the nurse determine whether the patient has met the outcome.Among the options listed,talking to family and friends is the only positive one.The other behaviours indicate unsuccessful progress toward meeting the patient's goal.

A Goal for a Patient with a Nursing Diagnosis of Ineffective