The nurse is caring for a client with a terminal illness. The client states, "Lord, just give me two more months so I can go to my grandson's wedding."
The nurse interprets this statement as
The nurse is caring for a client with a terminal illness. The client states, "Lord, just give me two more months so I can go to my grandson's wedding."
The nurse interprets this statement as
A. bargaining.
[94%]
B. depression.
[2%]
C. anger.
[0%]
D. denial.
[3%]
Statistics
Subject/Lesson
Subject
Mental Health
Lesson
Mental Health
Client Need
Test Plan
Psychosocial Integrity
Related Topic
Grief and Loss
Item Type
Item Type
Analysis
Explanation
Choice A is correct. Based on Kubler-Ross' stages of death and dying, this statement indicates the client is currently in the bargaining stage. Clients in this stage often attempt to buy time for some future event or occasion.
Choice B is incorrect. Depression, according to Kubler-Ross, is characterized by sadness, sorrow, tearfulness, and feelings of helplessness/hopelessness. During this stage, the client would not be asking for more time.
Choice C is incorrect. According to Kubler-Ross, the anger stage is characterized by expressions of anger and rage. During this stage, the client would not be asking for more time.
Choice D is incorrect. Denial, according to Kubler-Ross, is characterized by the subconscious thought that death is not imminent.
Learning Objective
Correlate the client's statement with the bargaining stage of Kubler-Ross' stages of death and dying.
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Additional Info
✓ The stages of death and dying, according to Kubler-Ross, in the correct sequential order are:
- Denial
- Anger
- Bargaining
- Depression
- Acceptance
