A Patient Diagnosed with Liver Failure Has Been on the Transplant

question 7

Multiple Choice

A patient diagnosed with liver failure has been on the transplant waiting list 8 months. The patient says, "Why is it taking so long to have the surgery? Maybe I'm meant to die for all the bad things I've done." The nurse should document the patient's comment in which section of the assessment?

• A) Physical
• B) Spiritual
• C) Financial
• D) Psychological

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