Which comment by a patient who recently experienced a myocardial infarction indicates use of maladaptive, ineffective coping strategies?
A) "My employer should have paid for a health club membership for me."
B) "My family will see me through this. It won't be easy, but I will never be alone."
C) "My heart attack was no fun, but it showed me up the importance of a good diet and more exercise."
D) "I accept that I have heart disease. Now I need to decide if I will be able to continue my work daily."

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Blaming someone else and rationalizing one's failure to exercise are not adaptive coping strategies. Seeing the glass as half full, using social and religious supports, and confronting one's situation are seen as more effective strategies. The distracters demonstrate effective coping associated with a serious medical condition.

Which Comment by a Patient Who Recently Experienced a Myocardial