The mother of a 16-year-old client diagnosed with Ewing's sarcoma expresses concern that her son seems to be angry at everyone in the family.How does the nurse respond?

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Clients often experience loss of control over their lives when a diagnosis of cancer (e.g.,Ewing's sarcoma)is made.Clients may progress through the grieving process,which includes denial,followed by anger.Setting limits without understanding the grieving process can make the client feel that he has no control.The behavior is not typical of a teenager without the disease.It is part of the grieving process.The mother should not expect the son to return to "normal" when he goes home.

The Mother of a 16-Year-Old Client Diagnosed with Ewing's Sarcoma