A client has been recently informed that death is imminent because her lung cancer has metastasized to her liver and bones. The client has rung the call bell because her incontinence brief needs to be changed
When the nurse enters the room, the client sarcastically accuses the nurse of "taking your sweet time to get here." The nurse should recognize that the client may be experiencing what stage of dying? A) Denial
B) Anger
C) Bargaining
D) Depression
B
Feedback:
Lashing out or complaining about care may be a result of a client experiencing the anger stage of dying. Denial, bargaining, and depression would be less likely to motivate the client's hostile statement.
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