A terminally ill patient says, "I know I will never get well, but...," and the patient's voice trails off. Select the most therapeutic response by the nurse
a. "What do you hope for?"
b. "Do you have questions about what is happening?"
c. "You are not going to get well. It is healthy that you accept that.".
d. "When you have questions, it is best to talk to the health care provider.".
A
This open-ended response is an example of following the patient's lead. It provides an opportunity for the patient to speak about whatever is on his mind. The distracters are not therapeutic; they block further communication, refocus the conversation, give advice, or suggest the nurse is uncomfortable with the topic.
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