NCLEX-RN
Psychosocial Integrity NCLEX Questions Quizlet Questions
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A client has been diagnosed with a form of terminal cancer and has started receiving hospice care. The nurse notes that both the client and his family avoid talking about the diagnosis. All attempts at discussion result in changing the subject. The nurse recognizes that this family is exhibiting:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is 'Mutual pretense.' Mutual pretense is a form of awareness as a response to death or dying in which those involved avoid discussing the situation. In this scenario, both the client and the family are aware of the terminal cancer diagnosis, but they choose not to talk about it openly. This behavior can stem from various reasons, such as trying to shield loved ones from grief, fear of the future, or discomfort with discussing emotions. 'Closed awareness' (
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A) refers to a lack of awareness of the impending death, which is not the case here. 'Open awareness' (
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C) involves open acknowledgment and discussion of the terminal illness, which is contrary to the behavior described. 'Powerless assessment' (
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D) does not relate to the situation of avoiding discussing the diagnosis in the context of terminal cancer and hospice care.
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