Which of the following is the best way to communicate with an emotional patient?

a. Raise your voice so he can hear you.
b. Sit down next to the patient and quietly ask why he is upset.
c. Tell the patient that whatever it is that is bothering him, it will be okay.
d. Ignore his emotion and do your job.


b. Sit down next to the patient and quietly ask why he is upset.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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