Following a visit from his family, the 55-year-old male patient with terminal cancer tearfully says, "I am so afraid" and begins to cry. The nurse's most supportive response is to:
a. ask, "Would you like to have your pain medication now?"
b. sit down and say, "Let's talk about what you are afraid of."
c. offer to call the hospital chaplain.
d. darken the room and leave to give the pa-tient privacy.
B
Verbalizing fears to a caring nurse is comforting. Offering medications, chaplains, and privacy is not helpful or supportive as a first nursing response in this situation.
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