After the death of his wife, a man says, "I can't live without her…she was my whole life.". Select the nurse's most therapeutic reply
a. "Each day will get a little better.".
b. "Her death is a terrible loss for you.".
c. "It's important to recognize that she is no longer suffering.".
d. "Your friends will help you cope with this change in your life.".
B
A statement that validates the bereaved person's loss is more helpful than banal clichés. It signifies understanding. The other options are clichés.
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