A patient who came to the clinic after finding a mass in her breast is scheduled for a diagnostic breast biopsy
During the nurse's admission assessment, the nurse observes that the patient is distracted and tense. What is it important for the nurse to do?
A) Acknowledge the fear the patient is likely experiencing.
B) Describe the support groups that exist in the community.
C) Assess the patient's stress management skills.
D) Document a nursing diagnosis of ineffective coping.
Ans: A
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In the breast cancer diagnostic phase it is appropriate to acknowledge the patient's feelings of fear, concern, and apprehension. This must precede interventions such as referrals, if appropriate. Assessment of stress management skills made be necessary, but the nurse should begin by acknowledging the patient's feelings. Fear is not necessarily indicative of ineffective coping.
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