A client has been recently told that the primary cancer has metastasiz

A client has been recently told that the primary cancer has metastasized and the cancer is consid-ered terminal.

When the nurse offers to discuss palliative care options the client replies, “I can’t understand why you all want to upset me by bringing the topic up. Now please just leave me alone.” The nurse recognizes this response as:
1. Anger
2. Disbelief
3. Bargaining
4. Acceptance

ANSWER

ANS: 1
In this example, the client blames others and complains. The client often directs anger toward the nurse or others. The remaining options are other stages of the grieving process.