Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 87%
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The nurse is caring for a client who had a surgical excision and biopsy of a tumor. The biopsy results show that the tumor is malignant, but the client has not yet been informed by the health care provider. The client asks the nurse, 'Am I going to die?' Which of the following responses would be appropriate for the nurse to make?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Exploring the client's feelings is supportive and appropriate, as the nurse should not disclose results before the provider.