A Patient Who Is Diagnosed with AIDS and Has Developed

question 14

Multiple Choice

A patient who is diagnosed with AIDS and has developed Kaposi's sarcoma tells the nurse, "I have lots of thoughts about dying. Do you think I am just being morbid?" Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

• A) "Thinking about dying will not improve the course of AIDS."
• B) "Although your diagnosis is serious, there are more treatments available now."
• C) "Try to focus on the good things in life because stress impairs the immune system."
• D) "Tell me what kind of thoughts you have about dying."

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