The nurse is caring for a patient who has been diagnosed with an aggressive cancer. There are numerous tests ordered by the physician
The laboratory technicians have reported to the nurse that the patient has been uncooperative with attempts to obtain the needed specimens. Which of the following best describes the Suchman's stages of illness being demonstrated by the patient's behavior? 1. denial
2. anger
3. fear
4. shock and disbelief
4
Rationale: During the stage of shock and disbelief, the patient may be uncooperative with the hospital personnel. The diagnosis may be viewed as a threat to life and the patient is unprepared to handle it. Anger and fear are not a part of the Suchman's stages. During denial, the patient refuses to acknowledge the diagnosis.
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