A client has the nursing diagnosis Hopelessness, related to concern over cancer diagnosis. The nurse can encourage hope in this client by (Select all that apply)
a. affirming the client's worth as a human.
b. assisting with goal setting.
c. providing symptom relief as needed by the client.
d. reviewing mortality statistics for this type of cancer.
A, B, C
According to research, nurses need to inspire and support clients' positivity and hope while they undergo treatment for cancer. Options a, b, and c have all been shown to be valuable nursing in-terventions to support hope in the cancer client. Option d might reduce hope if the statistics were not favorable.
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