A client recently diagnosed with lung cancer tells the nurse that she has been having difficulty sleeping and is often preoccupied with thoughts about how her life has changed. She says, “I wish my...

A client recently diagnosed with lung cancer tells the nurse that she has been having difficulty sleeping and is often preoccupied with thoughts about how her life has changed. She says, “I wish my life could just go on the way it was.” Which of the following should the nurse discuss with the client first?

1. Preparing a will.

2. Managing insomnia.

3. Understanding grief.

4. Relieving anxiety.