A distant family member arrives to visit a female client recently diagnosed with leukemia. The family member asks, "What should I say to her?" Which responses does the nurse suggest? Select all that apply.
A. "Ask her how she is feeling."
B. "Ask her if she needs anything."
C. "Tell her to be brave and to not cry."
D. "Talk to her as you normally would when you haven't seen her for a long time."
E. "Tell her what you know about leukemia."
Answer:
A. "Ask her how she is feeling."
B. "Ask her if she needs anything."
D. "Talk to her as you normally would when you haven't seen her for a long time."
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