If you are empathetic with your patients, you are
a. Crying with the patients
b. Identifying with the patients
c. Understanding of the patients
d. Making choices for the patient
C
The definition of empathy is the ability to identify with the patient by being sympathetic and understanding. Empathy is not assuming the patient's emotions.
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