A nurse is sitting with a family who has just heard some upsetting news about their child's prognosis. The nurse sits with the family in silence. The nurse's silence is best interpreted as:
a. not knowing what to say
b. fear of saying the wrong thing
c. respect, concern, and a desire to comfort the caregivers
d. waiting for the family to speak and tell the nurse what they need
C
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A Incorrect. After receipt of some upsetting news about their child's prognosis, the nurse sitting with the family in silence is not best interpreted as not knowing what to say.
B Incorrect. After receipt of some upsetting news about their child's prognosis, the nurse sitting with the family in silence is not best interpreted as fear of saying the wrong thing.
C Correct. Silence may demonstrate comfort, respect, and concern as then a nurse sits with parents after upsetting news is heard.
D Incorrect. After receipt of some upsetting news about their child's prognosis, the nurse sitting with the family in silence is not best interpreted as the nurse if waiting for the family to speak and tell the nurse what they need.
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