Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 78%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who was recently diagnosed with a terminal illness. The client tells the nurse, 'I am looking forward to seeing my grandchildren grow up.' The nurse should identify that the client is experiencing which of the following stages of grief?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Correct Answer: A (Denial)
Rationale:
1. Denial is the first stage of grief according to Kubler-Ross model.
2. Client's statement indicates avoiding the reality of terminal illness.
3. The client's focus on future events suggests denial as a coping mechanism.
Incorrect Choices:
B: Bargaining - Client is not trying to make deals to change the situation.
C: Acceptance - Client is not at peace with the diagnosis yet.
D: Anger - Client is not expressing anger towards the situation.
Rationale:
1. Denial is the first stage of grief according to Kubler-Ross model.
2. Client's statement indicates avoiding the reality of terminal illness.
3. The client's focus on future events suggests denial as a coping mechanism.
Incorrect Choices:
B: Bargaining - Client is not trying to make deals to change the situation.
C: Acceptance - Client is not at peace with the diagnosis yet.
D: Anger - Client is not expressing anger towards the situation.