A client with generalized anxiety disorder does not want to communicate with friends, smokes 2 to 3 packages of cigarettes a day, and describes difficulty concentrating at work. Which coping strategy should the nurse include in the plan of care?

Choice A reason: Focusing on small achievable tasks helps the client experience a sense of accomplishment and reduce anxiety. It provides structure and manageable goals, which can improve concentration and reduce overwhelming feelings.Choice B reason: Relaxing and reducing the effort to solve the problem may help to some extent, but it is not a comprehensive coping strategy and does not address the client's avoidance behaviors and concentration difficulties.Choice C reason: Analyzing past hurts and resentments is more aligned with psychotherapy rather than an immediate coping strategy for generalized anxiety disorder.Choice D reason: Concentrating on and ventilating emotions when distressed might provide temporary relief but does not address the broader issue of managing anxiety and improving function.