A 67-year-old patient with advanced terminal liver cancer is…
A 67-year-old patient with advanced terminal liver cancer is admitted to an inpatient hospice. The patient’s adult daughter visits daily and enthusiastically discusses plans for a family reunion in the coming year. When the nurse inquires about her feelings, the daughter responds, “I’m staying strong for my dad, and everything is under control.” Which issue would the nurse identify as a concern in working with the patient’s daughter?