A Terminally Ill Patient Is Angry and Belligerent

Multiple Choice

A terminally ill patient is angry and belligerent. He yells at the nurses and his family for not coming quickly enough when he calls, and he states that he isn't receiving the care he needs. The nurse's most informative response would be:

A) "Don't let him get away with this abuse. He doesn't need to yell at you."
B) "This may be how he feels best in dealing with this illness. You'll just have to ignore it."
C) "I'm afraid he is having a bad day and feels neglected."
D) "Anger is a reaction that dying people experience. You may be feeling some anger yourselves."