After the death of his wife, a man tells the nurse "I can never live without her. She was my whole
life.". The most therapeutic reply for the nurse to make is
a. "Remember, she is no longer suffering.".
b. "Her death is a terrible loss for you.".
c. "Each day will get a little better.".
d. "Your friends will help you cope with this.".
B
A statement that validates the bereaved person's loss is more helpful than banalities and clichés. It
signifies understanding. The other options are clichés.
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