A terminally ill patient tells his son that the family has to realize that he is dying and begin to talk about it rather than pretending that it is not going to happen. The son responds by telling his father to stop talking about death and leaves the room. Which of the following does this conversation provide to the nurse?

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The patient was expressing his feelings openly and honestly, trying to help the son realize that he is dying. The son may have ad different expectations regarding the patient's recovery, causing him to leave the room and tell his father to stop talking about death. The son may or may not be uncomfortable with death. There is no evidence to suggest that the patient and son have a difficult relationship. There is also no evidence to support that the son does not have a good relationship with other family members.

A Terminally Ill Patient Tells His Son That the Family