A Patient Has Just Been Diagnosed with an Inoperable Brain

question 20

Multiple Choice

A patient has just been diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor.Which patient statement about concerns should the nurse expect initially?

• A) "I wish I knew what I did to cause this to happen."
• B) "I'm very concerned about becoming a burden to my family."
• C) "If that is the case I would like to look into nursing home placement or hospice care right away."
• D) "Well, all of us have to die someday. I'll have to see a lawyer about a will, and I'll need you to tell me more about advance directives."

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