The nurse is caring for a patient who has just been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).Which assessment findings justify the diagnosis of ineffective denial related to fear of loss of body function and death for the patient?

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Ineffective denial occurs when the patient continues to deny the presence of an illness to the point where the patient's health is endangered.The patient demonstrates ineffective denial by trying to hide shortness of breath,refusing to use a walker,and insisting an uneven sidewalk caused a fall.Use of the gastrostomy tube and attendance at support group meetings do not demonstrate ineffective denial.

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