A Client Who Has HIV/AIDS Tells the Nurse, "I Don't

Multiple Choice

A client who has HIV/AIDS tells the nurse, "I don't know why I should even keep trying. This disease is so horrible and so many people die from it. It will get me, too." The nurse recognises this statement as which of the following?

A) Proof that the client is accepting the facts of the illness and impending death.
B) Common and expected in those facing the end of life.
C) A simple statement of the facts regarding HIV/AIDS.
D) An indication of hopelessness that should be further evaluated for treatment.