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A patient newly diagnosed with breast cancer tells the nurse, I'm worried I won't survive to see my children grow up. Which response by the nurse best conveys concern and active listening?
 
  1) There have been many advances in breast cancer treatment; hope for the best.
  2) Breast cancer is a serious disease; I can understand why you're worried.
  3) You're strong and have youth on your side to fight the breast cancer.
  4) I'd be worried too; I've seen a lot of patients die from breast cancer.

Question 2

The wife of an elderly patient begins crying after she is informed that he is has a terminal illness. Which intervention by the nurse is best?
 
  1) Sit quietly with the patient's wife and allow her to compose her thoughts.
  2) Inform the wife that a chaplain is available if she would like to speak to him.
  3) Remind the wife that her husband has lived a long and useful life.
  4) Tell the wife there are always options and suggest she not give up hope.


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cpetit11

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: 2

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 1


123654777

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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