A Terminally Ill Patient Says, "I Know I Will Never

question 22

Multiple Choice

A terminally ill patient says, "I know I will never get well, but," and the patient's voice trails off. Select the most therapeutic response by the nurse.

• A) "What do you hope for?"
• B) "Do you have questions about what is happening?"
• C) "You are not going to get well. It is healthy that you accept that."
• D) "When you have questions, it is best to talk to the health care provider."

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Definitions:

Group Leader

An individual who guides, directs, and influences the members of a group toward achieving its objectives.

Defensiveness

A psychological reaction that occurs in response to perceived threats to oneís self-image or ego, often resulting in justification, denial, or blame.

Surface Temperature

The temperature of the exterior layer of an object or the earth's surface, influenced by factors like sunlight, air temperature, and wind.

Tense

A grammatical category that denotes the time of action, event, or condition expressed by the verb.