The patient furiously says, "My doctor was so busy giving me instructions that he didn't hear what I was trying to ask him." The most empathetic response would be:
a. "Boy! When people do that to me, I really get mad."
b. "I'm sure the doctor was rushed and una-ware of your needs."
c. "I'll bet that made you feel very fru-strated."
d. "Take a deep breath and plan what you will say to him tomorrow."
C
Empathy demonstrates that the nurse perceives the patient's feelings but does not share the emo-tion. Belittling the patient's feelings, showing sympathy, or defending the doctor makes the pa-tient feel devalued.
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