A male client has been diagnosed recently with a chronic illness.His family tells the nurse that they have noticed that he has not been attending his weekly card game night with his friends and does not return their calls.What reaction is this client most likely experiencing?

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Withdrawal is a common response to illness.The individual removes himself from others and refuses to interact.The other options are also common emotional responses to illness: anxiety is described as feelings of uneasiness and apprehension;shock refers to an overwhelmed feeling with inability to process information;and anger is an emotional response that may be directed inward or outward.

A Male Client Has Been Diagnosed Recently with a Chronic