The nurse accompanies the healthcare provider into the client's room and listens as the diagnosis of cancer is shared with the client and family
Once the healthcare provider leaves the room, the nurse notes that the client and family are teary-eyed regarding the diagnosis. What is the nurse's most appropriate intervention at this time?
A) Arrange for the client to complete a medical power of attorney form.
B) Provide emotional support in coping with the diagnosis.
C) Provide teaching about the treatment options for this form of cancer.
D) Help the client and family remain realistic about prognosis.
Answer: B
When a client and family receive a new diagnosis of cancer, it tends to evoke many emotions, including fear, grief, and anger. This is not an opportune time to teach or set goals. The client and family require emotional support at this time, and other actions can be initiated when they have time to learn to accept and cope with the diagnosis.
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