The elderly patient who is dying starts to cry and says, "I was always concerned about myself first, and I hurt many people during my life." What is the underlying feeling being expressed by the patient?

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The patient's expression of having prioritized their own needs over others and causing harm as a result indicates a feeling of guilt. They are reflecting on past actions with remorse, which is characteristic of guilt.

The Elderly Patient Who Is Dying Starts to Cry and Says