The nurse develops a plan of care for a female client who scratches her wrists in attempts to deal with anxiety. Which client outcome is most important to include in the plan of care?

Rationale: A. While participation in therapy is important, the primary focus should be on equipping the client with effective coping strategies to manage her anxiety. B. This outcome directly addresses the client's maladaptive coping mechanism (scratching her wrists) by aiming to replace it with healthier coping strategies. C. Learning relaxation techniques is beneficial, but it may not address the underlying issue of maladaptive coping behaviors like wrist scratching. D. Taking antianxiety medications as prescribed is important for managing symptoms, but it does not directly address the client's maladaptive coping behavior or teach alternative coping strategies.