A patient tells the nurse that his wife, who has been diagnosed with inoperable ovarian cancer, is talking about dying and fear of death. He asks the nurse for suggestions that will be of assistance to his wife
Which response by the nurse would be most helpful? a. "Your wife will probably die of another disease before she dies of ovarian cancer."
b. "Talk of death is normal at this time but will diminish in the future."
c. "Your wife is expressing an acceptance of utilizing hospice care."
d. "It is perfectly normal to want to talk about death. It is most helpful to support her by listening."
D
In patients with inoperable cancer, a nursing diagnosis of Fear related to diagnosis of cancer is appropriate. Assisting patients with recognizing and clarifying fears and with developing coping strategies for those fears by listening is helpful.
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