Multiple Choice
A terminally ill patient tells the nurse that even though the news about his health is not good, he feels less anxious about what to expect. The nurse realizes the conversation held with the patient was:
A) A mechanism to place the patient into denial about his prognosis
B) Not truthful
C) A conversation given to most dying patients to instill hope
D) Helpful in reducing the patient's anxiety and fears
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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