What coping mechanism demonstrated by a patient should indicate to the nurse that the patient is seeking ways to deal with and resolve stress?

A. Overflow incontinence. Overflow incontinence occurs when the bladder does not empty properly, leading to frequent or constant dribbling. It is not typically triggered by physical activities like sneezing.
B. Functional incontinence. Functional incontinence is due to physical or cognitive impairments that prevent a person from reaching the bathroom in time, rather than a physiological issue with the bladder or urethra.
C. Urge incontinence. Urge incontinence involves a sudden, intense urge to urinate followed by involuntary loss of urine. It is not typically triggered by physical activities like sneezing.
D. Stress incontinence. Stress incontinence occurs when there is involuntary leakage of urine during physical activities that increase abdominal pressure, such as sneezing, coughing, or exercising.

A. Rheumatoid arthritis is inflammatory: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation of the joints. Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease characterized by the breakdown of joint cartilage.
B. Rheumatoid arthritis is curable: RA is not curable; it can be managed but not cured.
C. Rheumatoid arthritis is degenerative: RA is primarily inflammatory, although it can lead to degenerative changes. OA is primarily degenerative.
D. Rheumatoid arthritis only affects patients over a certain age. RA can affect individuals of any age, while OA is more common in older adults.