The nurse is assessing the coping behaviors of the parents of a child recently diagnosed with a chronic illness. What behavior should the nurse consider an "approach behavior" that results in movement toward adjustment?

The nurse is assessing the coping behaviors of the parents of a child recently diagnosed with a chronic illness. What behavior should the nurse consider an "approach behavior" that results in movement toward adjustment?


a. Being unable to adjust to a progression of the disease or condition
b. Anticipating future problems and seeking guidance and answers
c. Looking for new cures without a perspective toward possible benefit
d. Failing to recognize the seriousness of the child's condition despite physical evidence


Answer: B


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