The Client Is Newly Diagnosed as Having a Terminal Disease

question 27

Multiple Choice

The client is newly diagnosed as having a terminal disease and asks, "I'm going to die soon, aren't I?" What are the most appropriate statements by the nurse? Select all that apply.

• A) "You should ask your health care provider that question."
• B) "What have you been told by your health care provider?"
• C) "How do you feel about that?"
• D) "This is something I am not comfortable discussing."
• E) "No, you are not actively dying."

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