A nurse is talking to a patient who has been told he has a terminal illness and is responding in an angry manner. What statement by the nurse would best facilitate better patient outcomes?
A) "Why are you so angry? The doctor told you why you will not live."
B) "I'm sorry you are in pain right now, but we have to talk about this."
C) "When you feel like talking about how you feel, let me know."
D) "How much do you know and what do you want to know?"
D
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