A home health nurse is caring for a client who is quadriplegic following a spinal cord injury and who is adjusting to the home environment. Which of the following client statements indicates the client is adapting?

The correct answer is B. The client's statement about using modified feeding utensils and improving over time indicates adaptation to the quadriplegia. This shows acceptance of the situation and willingness to adjust. Choice A shows reluctance to engage in activities outside the home, which may indicate social withdrawal. Choice C indicates potential alcohol dependence as a coping mechanism. Choice D suggests a preference for convenience rather than actively adapting to the situation.