A nurse notes that a patient is using alcohol each evening as a means of coping with the loneliness associated with a recent divorce.Pointing this out and encouraging the patient to join an exercise club or try jogging in lieu of drinking are examples of an approach called:
A) clarification.
B) support of defenses.
C) raising self-esteem.
D) reinforcement of behavior.

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Support of defenses encourages the use of adaptive defenses and discourages maladaptive and unhealthy coping strategies.

A Nurse Notes That a Patient Is Using Alcohol Each