The nurse is discussing an older adult's past marital history during the admission assessment. Which statement by the patient best indicates the ability to cope with emotional stressors?

a. "After my husband died, I managed to raise and educate our two children by myself."
b. "Since my husband's death, I've grown even closer to my sisters."
c. "It's been hard since my husband died, but you manage to go on somehow."
d. "After my husband died, I married a good man who was there for me and my children."