According to the text, what are some things you can do to support a person who is dying?
What will be an ideal response?
1. Put yourself at the same eye level of the person and don't withhold touching.
2. Be available to listen, to talk, and to share experiences.
3. Give the person the opportunity to talk about death and to grieve, but don't be afraid to also talk about the ongoing lives of mutual acquaintances.
4. Talk about your life experiences-your concerns and worries as well as your joys, hopes, and dreams.
5. Don't attempt to minimize the person's emotional pain or need to grieve by changing the subject or refusing to acknowledge it.
6. Be sensitive to the person's feelings, and offer consolation and support.
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c. Most Chinese characters have ambiguous meanings. d. A Chinese character conveys more information than an English letter.
Visible light is
a. electromagnetic energy. c. biochemical energy. b. chemical energy. d. pressure/vacuum energy.
Which of the following would NOT be considered an example of social anxiety disorder (SAD)?
A. A student who is reluctant to speak up in a classroom due to fear of embarrassing herself B. A male who has difficulty urinating in a public restroom when others are present C. A person who can only eat comfortably when he is alone D. An individual who cannot travel on public transportation without a family member present
Studies have found that pedophiles have ____ that contribute to their sexual behavior
a. emotional disorders c. personality disorders b. brain abnormalities d. social inhibitions