A Patient Who Has Been Diagnosed with a Terminal Illness

question 9

Multiple Choice

A patient who has been diagnosed with a terminal illness is crying when a nurse enters the room.The patient states, "I promised God that I would be a better person if He will just let me get over this disease." What stage of grieving according to Kübler-Ross should the nurse recognize this as?

• A) Denial
• B) Anger
• C) Bargaining
• D) Depression

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Definitions:

Antimicrobial

Substances that kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms, including antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals, and antiseptics.

Scrubbing

The process of thoroughly cleaning the hands and arms prior to surgery to remove germs and prevent infection.

Sterile Drape

A sterile cloth used to create a barrier between the surgical field and possible sources of bacteria during medical procedures.

Sterile Field

An area kept free of microorganisms to protect against infection during medical procedures, often created using sterile drapes and equipment.