The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Is Scheduled

question 5

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient who is scheduled for a needle aspiration and biopsy to rule out cancer. Which nursing diagnosis is appropriate and important for this patient?

• A) Fear related to potential for cancer diagnosis depending on biopsy results
• B) Ineffective health maintenance related to delayed insurance coverage for procedure
• C) Powerlessness related to patient must wait approximately 4 to 5 days to learn of test results
• D) Ineffective coping related to patient stated she is a little nervous about the test results

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