When assessing a patient’s needs for psychologic support after the patient has been diagnosed with stage I cancer of the colon, which question by the nurse will provide the most information?
A
“Can you tell me what has been helpful to you in the past when coping with stressful events?”
B
“How long ago were you diagnosed with this cancer?”
C
“Are you familiar with the stages of emotional adjustment to a diagnosis like cancer of the colon?”
D
“How do you feel about having a possibly terminal illness?”