A nurse is caring for a client who is adjusting to the diagn…
A nurse is caring for a client who is adjusting to the diagnosis of a chronic illness. The client expresses feeling overwhelmed by the changes in their life and their inability to balance their health needs with family responsibilities. The nurse discusses how stress can affect the healing process, noting that stress from ongoing life changes might delay recovery. The nurse also encourages the client to seek support from family and friends and to adhere to the prescribed treatment regimen. Which two factors are most relevant to this scenario in terms of stress and coping?