During an assessment,the nurse suspects that a client utilizes maladaptive coping methods to handle stress.What did the nurse assess in this client?

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Drinking with friends after work can be considered a maladaptive coping method if it's used as a primary way to handle stress, as it may lead to dependency or avoidance of addressing the underlying issues causing stress. The other options (B, C, D) are generally considered healthy or adaptive coping mechanisms.

During an Assessment,the Nurse Suspects That a Client Utilizes Maladaptive