Which is the best way for the health care professional to interact with an elderly patient whose husband recently died of cancer?
a. Avoid mentioning the death of her husband.
b. Be willing to discuss it if she wants to talk about it.
c. Act as if nothing has happened.
d. Avoid extensive contact with the patient.
b
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Willingness to discuss it if the patient wishes is the best approach.
b. Correct.
c. Incorrect. Willingness to discuss it if the patient wishes is the best approach.
d. Incorrect. Willingness to discuss it if the patient wishes is the best approach.
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