When your patient is given a diagnosis of cancer, his first statement is "What did I ever do that God is punishing me?" This is an example of:
1. maladaptive coping.
2. behavioral emotionalism.
3. spiritual distress.
4. spiritual maladaptation.
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This is a response to spiritual distress. The patient is questioning the meaning of illness and suffering.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 1238
OBJ: 5 TOP: Spirituality KEY: Nursing Process Step: Assessment
MSC: NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity
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