A patient has just been diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. Which patient statement about concerns should the nurse expect initially?
a. "I wish I knew what I did to cause this to happen.".
b. "I'm very concerned about becoming a burden to my family.".
c. "If that is the case I would like to look into nursing home placement or hospice care right away.".
d. "Well, all of us have to die someday. I'll have to see a lawyer about a will, and I'll need you to tell me more about advance directives.".
B
Patients and families have concerns immediately after receiving a diagnosis of terminal illness. Concerns frequently include how long people live after diagnosis, emotional effect or inconvenience to family or friends, being a burden, financial concerns, suffering pain or disfigurement, feelings of loss of control, feelings of still having much to do in life, and dying alone.
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