A Client Has Received a Terminal Diagnosis

question 2

Multiple Choice

A client has received a terminal diagnosis.Which statement by the client causes the nurse the greatest concern?

• A)"I had a feeling the news was going to be bad."
• B)"This runs in my family.I knew there was a chance it would be terminal."
• C)"Why did this happen to me? I thought I was taking care of my health."
• D)"Why is God angry with me? Do I deserve this punishment?"

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