The physician approaches your client with a treatment plan for his cancer.
The client states that his life is in God's hands and refuses conventional treatment. This is an example of
A) fatalistic behavior.
B) denial.
C) anger.
D) bargaining.
Question 2
You are working in a hospital setting. A new client, who is Latin American, is getting settled and her family is in attendance.
A physician enters and informs the client that she requires surgery and asks that she sign the necessary documents. The client refuses and becomes agitated. Which of the following might be the reason for the client's reluctance to sign the documents?
A) The client is reluctant to have the surgery.
B) A decision of importance is made by the family as a group.
C) The client does not feel comfortable with the surgeon.
D) The client is medicated and is having difficulty making a decision.