An anxious preoperative surgical patient is encouraged to concentrate on a pleasant experience or restful scene. What cognitive coping strategy would the nurse document as being used? a) Imagery b) Distraction c) Progressive muscular relaxation d) Optimistic self-recitation
An anxious preoperative surgical patient is encouraged to concentrate on a pleasant experience or restful scene. What cognitive coping strategy would the nurse document as being used?
a) Imagery
b) Distraction
c) Progressive muscular relaxation
d) Optimistic self-recitation