A client diagnosed with a terminal illness tells the nurse that he will do whatever it takes to work through the illness and be as healthy as he can. The nurse recognizes this client's inner strength is a characteristic of:

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Resilience is the ability to adapt and cope positively with stressors, such as a terminal illness. The client's statement reflects an inner strength and determination to work through the illness, which is a sign of resilience. Emotion-focused coping, compliance, and adherence are not relevant to the client's statement.

A Client Diagnosed with a Terminal Illness Tells the Nurse