The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Has Just

question 10

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client who has just been diagnosed with end-stage pancreatic cancer.The nurse assesses the client's emotional response to the diagnosis.Which is the nurse's initial action for the assessment?

• A) Bring the client to a quiet room for privacy.
• B) Pull up a chair and sit next to the client's bed.
• C) Determine whether the client feels like talking about his or her feelings.
• D) Review the health care provider's notes about the prognosis for the client.

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Definitions:

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