A Client Is Diagnosed with Terminal Cancer

question 15

Multiple Choice

A client is diagnosed with Terminal Cancer.Which situation should the nurse assess as reflecting Kübler-Ross's grief stage of anger?

• A)The client registers for an iron-man marathon to be held in 9 months.
• B)The client is a devoted Catholic but refuses to attend church and states that his faith has failed him.
• C)The client promises God to give up smoking if allowed to live long enough to witness a grandchild's birth.
• D)The client gathers family to plan a funeral and make last wishes known.

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Definitions:

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Palliative Care

Specialized medical care focused on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of a serious illness, aimed at improving quality of life for both the patient and their family.

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Interdisciplinary Team

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