A patient in whom metastatic cancer is diagnosed tells the nurse,"God has never let me down before.I'll pray for strength." This patient's illness behavior is being influenced by

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The patient's statement about relying on prayer and their faith in God suggests that their illness behavior is influenced by spirituality. This may be an important coping mechanism for the patient in dealing with their cancer diagnosis.

A Patient in Whom Metastatic Cancer Is Diagnosed Tells the Nurse,"God