The client recently received a diagnosis of cancer
The client frequently asks the nurse about the disease and treatment even though the health care provider discussed the disease, its treatment, expected therapeutic effects, and adverse effects of therapy with the client. The most likely explanation for this repeated need for information is:
a. the client has early dementia and is unable to remember the information.
b. the client is under emotional stress due to the psychosocial impact of the diagnosis.
c. the client has borderline intellect that requires repetition to grasp information.
d. the health care provider did not do a thorough job in explaining the disease to the client.
ANS: B
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A Incorrect: The scenario is normal, so the cause should be normal.
B Correct: The diagnosis of cancer is stressful to clients.
C Incorrect: There is no evidence that this is the case.
D Incorrect: Because the scenario is a normal client response, one must not assume any explanation was not provided correctly.
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