Posted: January 26th, 2018

When assessing a patient’s needs for psychologic support after the patient has been diagnosed with stage 1 cancer of the colon, which question by the nurse will provide the most important information?

When assessing a patient’s needs for psychologic support after the patient has been diagnosed with stage I cancer of the colon, which question by the nurse will provide the most information?

A. “Can you tell me what has been helpful to you in the past when coping with stressful events?”
B. “How long ago were you diagnosed with this cancer?”
C. “Are you familiar with the stages of emotional adjustment to a diagnosis like cancer of the colon?”
D. “How do you feel about having a possibly terminal illness?”