The mother of two young children has been diagnosed with HIV and expresses fear of dying. How should the nurse best respond to the patient?
A) "Would you like me to have the chaplain come speak with you?"
B) "You'll learn much about the promise of a cure for HIV."
C) "Can you tell me what concerns you most about dying?"
D) "You need to maintain hope because you may live for several years."
Ans: C
Feedback:
The nurse can help the patient verbalize feelings and identify resources for support. The nurse should respond with an open-ended question to help the patient to identify fears about being diagnosed with a life-threatening chronic illness. Immediate deferral to spiritual care is not a substitute for engaging with the patient. The nurse should attempt to foster hope, but not in a way that downplays the patient's expressed fears.
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