Multiple Choice
A 30-year-old male patient who has been experiencing joint pain for several months is diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis.He tells the nurse,"This can't be happening to me.I don't understand this." Which statement below best describes the nurse's primary understanding of the patient statements?
A) The patient is too young to cope with this diagnosis.
B) The patient is in the illness stage of denial.
C) Developmental stage influences a person's ability to cope with stressors.
D) The patient will not be able to accept his ongoing illness.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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