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A female client who is a retired school teacher is admitted for a breast biopsy. After being told that the biopsy was positive for cancer, she becomes dependent and asks her family for help with activities of daily living that she is physically capable of performing. Which interpretation of this client's behavior by the nurse is likely to be most accurate?

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Rationale: This behavior is a regression to reduce anxiety, a common response to a cancer diagnosis. Encouraging dependency, setting rigid limits, or viewing it solely as grieving may not address the client's emotional needs.

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