A 71-year-old man has been diagnosed with colon cancer after a recent colonoscopy. How can the nurse best address the man's anxiety surrounding his diagnosis?
A) "Try to remember that nearly everyone who is diagnosed with cancer these days survives.".
B) "I don't think you will have a great deal of trouble with pain.".
C) "This must be very stressful for you. Who are the people that you can rely on for support at this time?"
D) "I'd encourage you to explore alternative and complementary therapies.".
C
Feedback:
Emphasizing the patient's support and psychosocial needs would be a priority over recommending particular therapies. Assuring the client of survival or the absence of pain would be inaccurate.
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