A patient was diagnosed with ovarian cancer 5 years ago. She underwent chemotherapy and radiotherapy, but cancer returned 2 years ago with metastases to the bone and possibly the lung. She says the cancer is "no longer curable, but treatable."
During this time the patient's daughter was critically injured in a car accident and now lives with a traumatic brain injury, needing round-the-clock care. Her husband had an affair. She continues to work and volunteers with various community groups. Which phenomenon is the patient demonstrating?
a.
Resourcefulness
b.
Independence
c.
Acceptance
d.
Resilience
ANS: D
A
The patient has not demonstrated that her ability to continue work and activities is due to her use of resources.
B
Independence is not requiring or needing to rely on someone else.
C
Acceptance means the person acknowledges the situation for what it is.
D
Resilience is the successful adaptation despite challenging or threatening circumstances. The patient has faced difficult, adverse, and traumatic events in her life but continues to participate and contribute.
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