A child who is dying awakens during the night and is frightened. She asks the nurse what the nurse's religious beliefs are about death. What would be an appropriate response?
A) "I believe that good people, like you, go to heaven."
B) "I don't have any religion but I don't think you should be scared of dying."
C) "I like to keep my beliefs to myself. Are you having trouble sleeping?"
D) "Most religions seem to believe that spirits live on after the body dies. What are you thinking about?"
Ans: D
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