A patient expresses fear about dying; the medical assistant should
attempt to be attentive and understanding
describe in detail the stages of dying
indicate that fearing death is futile
ask the patient to discuss something more cheerful
attempt to be attentive and understanding
Rationale: Attempt to be attentive and understanding is correct. The other options do nothing to help the patient to deal with the fear of dying or the dying process.
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