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A client with metastatic cancer of the lung has just been told the prognosis by the oncologist. The nurse hears the client state, "I don't believe the doctor; I think he has me confused with another patient."
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The client's statement reflects denial, the first stage of Kubler-Ross' model, where patients refuse to accept a terminal prognosis. Anger (B), depression (C), and bargaining (D) involve different emotional responses.