The 60-Year-Old Patient Who Has Just Been Diagnosed with Cancer

question 27

Multiple Choice

The 60-year-old patient who has just been diagnosed with cancer of the stomach says,"I feel blank and numb." The nurse's best response would be:

• A) "Shock affects everyone that way."
• B) "I'm sure you are considering what you should do now that you have cancer."
• C) "Would you like me to bring you a sedative?"
• D) "What do you mean when you say 'blank and numb?'"

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Definitions:

Bed-wetting

The unintentional passing of urine during sleep, typically concerning in children beyond the usual age of toilet training.

REM Sleep

A stage of sleep characterized by rapid eye movement, low muscle tone, and vivid dreams, playing a critical role in emotional regulation and memory consolidation.

Enuresis

A medical condition characterized by involuntary urination, particularly by children during the night, also known as bedwetting.

Situational Stressors

Stressful conditions or scenarios that are specific to a person's environment or current situation.