A female patient who has recently been diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor asks the nurse, "Do you think God punishes us?" The nurse's most helpful approach would be to:
a. sit down with the patient and ask, "What do you think?"
b. touch the patient's shoulder and say, "God loves you."
c. ask the patient if she would like to speak with the chaplain.
d. say, "God will not give you more than you can bear."
A
Sitting with the patient and offering oneself to listen to the patient's concerns and encouraging reflection is the best approach rather than responding with a cliché or suggesting speaking with the chaplain.
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