The patient is having a difficult time dealing with his AIDS diagnosis. He states, "It's not fair. I'm totally isolated from my family because of this. Even my father hates me for this. He won't even speak to me." The nurse needs to
a. Assure the patient that his father will accept his situation soon.
b. Use therapeutic communication to establish trust and caring.
c. Point out that the patient has no control and that he has to face the consequences.
d. Tell the patient, "If your father can't get over it, forget it. You have to move on."
B
The nurse needs to use therapeutic communication to establish trust and a caring presence because providing spiritual care requires caring, compassion, and respect. The nurse should not offer false hope. The nurse should help the patient maintain feelings of control. The nurse should encourage renewing relationships if possible and establishing connections with self, significant others, and God.
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