Which observation by a nurse indicates a patient's acceptance of the diagnosis of acute leukemia?
a. Plans a 14-day cruise in 2 weeks
b. States that he will be fine in a few months
c. Asks for educational material about acute leukemia
d. Rests after a chemotherapy session
C
Asking for educational material indicates beginning acceptance.
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a. "cork" in the receptor "bottle" b. "master key" in the receptor "lock" c. "glove" on the receptor "hand" d. "pen" on the receptor "paper"