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A Diabetic Patient Is to Have a Midthigh Amputation of His

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A diabetic patient is to have a midthigh amputation of his left leg.He tells the nurse,"I guess I'll be called 'Gimpy' after the surgery.My life is really going to change when I can't carry out my exercise program anymore.It sure won't be the same." What do these comments suggest the patient is experiencing?


A) Loss and grief
B) Fear and denial
C) Depression
D) Spiritual distress

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