The man was badly hurt in a car accident caused by a drunk driver and, although discharged from the hospital, continued to have a good deal of pain. "Why this pain?"
the man cried. "What did I do to deserve this? I wasn't the one drinking." What is an appropriate response by the nurse?
A. "God always has his reasons."
B. "Hush now. Behave like a man!"
C. "I'm sorry you have so much pain. How have you been dealing with it?"
D. "You must have been doing something wrong in your life."
ANS: C
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