A 74-year-old widower of 3 months says to the nurse, "When my wife died, I lost my love and my best friend. Everyone I cared about is dead. We both were only children, and we had no kids. I'm more than ready to go when the time comes." Which nursing response should the nurse make?
A. "Are you thinking of ending your life because your time has come?"
B. "Did you know that many people live happier lives without children?"
C. "It must seem very lonely to you. I can't believe that you never had any children."
D. "When my dad died, my mother said some of the things you're saying now, and she had three kids."
Answer: A. "Are you thinking of ending your life because your time has come?"
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