A Female Client Hospitalized for an Unrelated Problem Has a Large

question 9

Multiple Choice

A female client hospitalized for an unrelated problem has a large pearly-white lesion on her lip,to which she continues to apply lipstick that she will not remove for inspection.The client refuses to discuss the lesion with the nurse or health care provider.What action by the nurse is best?

• A) Ask the client why her appearance is so important.
• B) Ignore the lesion since the client will not discuss it.
• C) Inform the client that early-stage cancer is curable.
• D) Work with the client to establish a trusting relationship.

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