A patient has just been diagnosed with breast cancer and the nurse is performing a patient interview. In assessing this patients ability to cope with this diagnosis, what would be an appropriate question for the nurse to ask this patient?

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A trusted ally to assist in making treatment choices is beneficial to the patients coping ability. It is condescending and inappropriate to ask if the patient is feeling alright these days or is concerned about the diagnosis. The patients education level is irrelevant.

A Patient Has Just Been Diagnosed with Breast Cancer and the Nurse