A client who has been diagnosed with cancer asks the nurse,"If I take the chemotherapy,will I be cured,or am I going to die anyway?" The nurse's best response is

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It is difficult to directly answer stress-related questions about uncertainties,like,"If I take the chemotherapy,will I be cured,or am I going to die anyway?" The reality is that there may be no single answer.It helps to ask the client what prompted the question and to have a good idea of the client's level of knowledge before answering.Allowing clients to be in charge of areas and issues that are not at odds with a treatment protocol and helping clients discover the real causes of their frustration can reduce stress through direct action.Clients experiencing stress should be given the opportunity to express their feelings,thoughts,and worries.

A Client Who Has Been Diagnosed with Cancer Asks the Nurse,"If