A patient diagnosed with AIDS is observed attempting to hide an article on the subject of lethal injections. Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
a. "Please let me have the journal. An article like that will only upset you."
b. "I noticed what you are reading. Why are you trying to hide it?"
c. "Tell me what you think of the article you were reading."
d. "Isn't that a pretty grim article?"
ANS: C
Suicide thoughts are common in the patient with AIDS. The correct option accepts this fact and indicates the nurse's willingness to listen to the patient's thoughts about the article and his situation. This intervention can address feelings of hopelessness and powerlessness. The remaining options imply the patient was doing something wrong or is passing judgment on the article.
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