Question

a nurse in an oncology clinic is collecting data for a client who is undergoing treatment for ovarian cancer. which of the following statements by the client indicates she is experiencing psychological distress? \my parents are retired and they have come to help out with our children.\ \i am going to ask my husband to go to counseling with me.\ \i keep having nightmares about my upcoming surgery.\ \my girlfriends bought me a nice wig.\

Explanation:

Psychological distress often manifests in symptoms like nightmares. The first statement is about family - support, the second is a proactive step for mental - health, and the fourth is about a social gesture. The third statement about having nightmares about upcoming surgery indicates psychological distress.

Answer:

"I keep having nightmares about my upcoming surgery."