What concepts of human dimensions

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A patient with terminal lung cancer tells the nurse, "I want to stop the chemo; my life is good and I want to enjoy what time I have left." What concepts of health and illness might be influencing this patient? What concepts of human dimensions should the nurse consider in working with this patient? Why? What are the other factors that might influence decisions related to care?

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