The nurse is caring for an adult in the clinic who has been evacuated and is a victim flooding. The nurse teaches the patient about rest, exercise and eating properly and how to utilize deep breathing and visualization. What is the primary rationale for the nurse's actions related to the teaching?

These techniques will help the patient manage the pain and loss of personal belongings

Topics taught are standard formation taught during health care visits

The patient requested this information to teach the extended family members

Stress for long periods of time can lead to exhaustion and decreased resistance to infection