A nurse has had the opportunity to engage with a client who has HIV/AIDS over the period of several months and has established a strong therapeutic relationship with the client
In recent conversations, the client has spoken fondly about what he perceives to be the best times in his life to this point. As well, he has alluded to the positive impact that he has been able to have on peers and family members. What process is this client most clearly displaying?
A) Reminiscence
B) Life review
C) Cognitive evaluation
D) Denial of the severity of his illness
Ans: B
A life-review process (ie, reflecting on one's life and finding peace with it) is an aspect of late-phase assessment of the client with HIV/AIDS.
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