A client has just been diagnosed with terminal lung cancer.When the client becomes visibly upset, the nurse sits quietly with the client.In doing this, the nurse best demonstrates an understanding of which of the following?
A)Establishing a nursing diagnosis
B)Assessing client readiness to learn
C)Implementing client teaching
D)Evaluating client understanding

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The nurse is assessing the client's emotional state and readiness to communicate or learn by sitting quietly, which is a form of support and presence.

A Client Has Just Been Diagnosed with Terminal Lung Cancer