The Spouse of a Client with Terminal Lung Cancer Visits

question 4

Multiple Choice

The spouse of a client with terminal lung cancer visits daily and cheerfully talks with the client about vacation plans for the next year. When the nurse asks about any concerns, the spouse says, "I'm busy at work, but otherwise things are fine." Which of thefollowing nursing diagnoses is appropriate?

• A)Ineffective denial related to threat of unpleasant reality
• B)Anxiety related to threat to current status
• C)Caregiver role strain related to inexperience with caregiving
• D)Hopelessness related to chronic stress

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Definitions:

Economy

A system of production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services within a society or geographical area.

Hardiness

A personality trait characterized by resilience and the ability to endure stressful situations without becoming overwhelmed.

Demands Of Stress

Demands of stress refer to the various physical or psychological requirements placed on an individual that necessitate adaptation or coping strategies.

Change

The act or process of becoming different, which may occur naturally over time or result from intervention.