The physician has just told the client that the results of a biopsy performed yesterday reveal no malignancy.During discharge teaching,the nurse finds the client to be easily distractible and unable to focus.What is the nurse's best interpretation of this situation?
A)The client did not understand that there is no malignancy.
B)Anxiety can result from both positive and negative stimuli.
C)Because there is no malignancy present,the client feels there is no need for teaching.
D)These findings reflect mild anxiety,but the client should retain information taught despite this distractibility.

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Anxiety can be triggered by both positive and negative stimuli. The relief or emotional release following the stress of waiting for biopsy results, even when they are favorable, can still produce anxiety, affecting the client's ability to focus and process information.

The Physician Has Just Told the Client That the Results