A dying patient confides to the nursing assistant that she "just can't face another day." The best response would be,
A) "Cheer up; the sun is out today."
B) "You said that yesterday, and you're still here."
C) "Would you like to tell me about it?"
D) "What would you like for breakfast?"
C
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