A client hospitalized for diagnostic cancer testing reports an intense fear of dying from cancer. Which of the following responses by the nurse would be most appropriate?
1. "What has your doctor told you about your condition?"
2. "There is no indication from the testing that you are going to die.".
3. "Most forms of cancer are treatable and have good recovery rates.".
4. "What makes you feel that you are going to die now?"
"What has your doctor told you about your condition?"
Rationale: Asking the client, "What has your doctor told you about your condition?" is the correct option because it facilitates an opportunity for the nurse to have a discussion with the client related to the client's concerns. Until the nurse understands the client's knowledge of his or her condition, the other responses are premature.
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