Which expected outcome would be appropriate for this client? For a female client with newly diagnosed cancer, the nurse formulates a nursing diagnosis of Anxiety related to the threat of death secondary to cancer diagnosis.

€œClient verbalizes feelings of anxiety.”

Verbalizing feelings is the clients first step in coping with the situational crisis. It also helps the health care team gain insight into the clients feelings, helping guide psychosocial care. Option B is inappropriate because suppressing speculation may prevent the client from coming to terms with the crisis and planning accordingly. Option C is undesirable because some methods of reducing tension, such as illicit drug or alcohol use, may prevent the client from coming to terms with the threat of death as well as cause physiologic harm. Option D isnt appropriate because seeking information can help a client with cancer gain a sense of control over the crisis.