The physician has just told the client that the results of a biopsy performed yesterday reveal no malignancy. During discharge teaching, the nurse finds the client to be easily distractible and unable to focus
What is the nurse's best interpretation of this situation? A)
These findings reflect mild anxiety, but the client should retain information taught despite this distractibility.
B)
Since there is no malignancy present, the client feels there is no need for teaching.
C)
The client did not understand that there is no malignancy.
D)
Anxiety can result from both positive and negative stimuli.
D
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word