A 35-year-old woman is diagnosed with stage III breast cancer. She seems to be extremely anxious. What action by the nurse is best?
a. Encourage the client to search the Internet for information tonight.
b. Ask the client if sexuality has been a problem with her partner.
c. Explore the idea of a referral to a breast cancer support group.
d. Assess whether there has been any mental illness in her past.
ANS: C
Support for the diagnosis would be best with a referral to a breast cancer support group. The Internet may be a good source of information, but the day of diagnosis would be too soon. The nurse could assess the frequency and satisfaction of sexual relations but should not assume that there is a problem in that area. Assessment of mental illness is not an appropriate action.
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