A patient who became blind in the left eye because of an industrial accident says, "I still have one good eye, and I can still do a lot." What should the nurse realize this patient is demonstrating?
1. acceptance
2. denial
3. remorse
4. anticipatory grieving
Correct Answer: 1
Acceptance of the change from sighted to blind is characterized by releasing the hope that vision will be regained. Denial would be manifested by a refusal to believe that the condition is permanent. Remorse involves feeling apologetic about the events. Anticipatory grieving involves feeling sorrow for an upcoming event.
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