Posted: August 16th, 2017

When the patient is encouraged to concentrate on a pleasant experience or restful scene, the cognitive coping strategy being employed by the nurse is

When the patient is encouraged to concentrate on a pleasant experience or restful scene, the cognitive coping strategy being employed by the nurse is
a) imagery.
Imagery has proven effective for oncology patients.
b) optimistic self-recitation.
Optimistic self-recitation is practiced when the patient is encouraged to recite optimistic thoughts such as “I know all will go well.”
c) distraction.
Distraction is employed when the patient is encouraged to think of an enjoyable story or recite a favorite poem.
d) progressive muscular relaxation.
Progressive muscular relaxation requires contracting and relaxing muscle groups and is a physical coping strategy as opposed to cognitive.