Min's great-aunt Li is in the final stages of life following a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Min's mother calls to tell him that hospice is attending to Aunt Li and that he should visit immediately. Min is unsure of how to act when he sees his aunt. As a hospice worker, what advice can you give to Min?
A. Avoid the use of humor, this will trivialize her suffering.
B. Do not talk about upcoming events in your life, this will cause her too much pain.
C. If Aunt Li starts to talk about her passing, quickly change the subject to cheer her up.
D. Crouch down next to Aunt Li's face and hold her hand; this will comfort her.
Answer: D
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