Breast cancer was recently diagnosed in a forty-four-year-old woman. On a follow-up examination, she sits in a chair with slumped shoulders and does not make eye contact. The patient is most likely expressing which of the following emotions?

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The patient's posture and lack of eye contact suggest feelings of sadness or hopelessness, which are common symptoms of depression. This is a common reaction to a serious diagnosis like breast cancer.

Breast Cancer Was Recently Diagnosed in a Forty-Four-Year-Old Woman