A client with breast cancer who is receiving chemotherapy tells the nurse she does not care what happens to her anymore, since she cannot work or care for her family. The nurse can assist by:
A)
finding a helper for her.
B)
referring her to counseling services.
C)
allowing her to express her feelings, fears, and concerns.
D)
telling her that she has the right to feel depressed.
C
Explanation:
A)
Allowing the client to express her feelings will help diminish anxiety and may help to lay groundwork for new coping behaviors.
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B)
Allowing the client to express her feelings will help diminish anxiety and may help to lay groundwork for new coping behaviors.
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Psychosocial Integrity: Coping and Adaptation
C)
Allowing the client to express her feelings will help diminish anxiety and may help to lay groundwork for new coping behaviors.
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Psychosocial Integrity: Coping and Adaptation
D)
Allowing the client to express her feelings will help diminish anxiety and may help to lay groundwork for new coping behaviors.
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Psychosocial Integrity: Coping and Adaptation
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