The terminally ill client states to the nurse, "I'm just not ready to go." The most appropriate response by the nurse would be:
a. Tell me more about what you mean when you say that you're not ready.
b. You're not ready to go where?
c. Oh, there's really nothing to be afraid of, dying is a natural process.
d. I can understand that. Most people don't want to die.
ANS: A
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