The nurse believes that a patient may be experiencing a lot of stress at home. The patient is angry and states, "It is too much for me to handle. You don't know what I am going through." What is the most appropriate response(s) by the nurse?
Select all that apply.
a. "I don't know what you are going through, can you tell me more?"
b. "Please don't be angry with me. We all do the best we can here."
c. "How long have you been dealing with this stress?"
d. "How do you usually manage your stress?"
ANS: A, C, D
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