A 49-year-old woman who is terminally ill with metastatic breast cancer has been coping with her impending death by speaking at cancer conventions, putting her affairs in order, and looking inward for answers
The nurse is aware that these activities:
A) Could be spiritual in nature and that the family would benefit if they were included when ever possible
B) May result in dysfunctional behaviors and denial that alienates the family
C) Represent the need to control her final days, by showing the world and her family that she is fine
D) Need to be addressed and limited, so she spends time with her family or it will result in dysfunctional grieving when she dies
Ans: A
Feedback: Often, spiritual behavior is expressed through sacrifice, self-discipline, and spending time in activities that focus on the inner self or the soul. The family of terminally ill people may feel disconnected from their loved one during this period, so they need to be included in activities important to their loved one when ever possible. Option B is incorrect; any positive behavior in access may result in dysfunctional behaviors, but there is no evidence that "she is in denial and alienating her family." Option C is incorrect; there is no evidence that she "needs to control her final days by showing the world and her family that she is fine." Option D is a valid concern, but the answer is stated in absolute terms. There is no evidence that that she is spending too much time pursuing spiritual behaviors or that the family is uninvolved.
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