A patient with major depression shows the nurse a passage in the Bible and says, "How do you think this verse relates to me?" The nurse is unfamiliar with the verse and unsure how to respond. Select the nurse's best action
a. Ask the patient, "What do you think the verse means?"
b. Invite professional clergy to join the dialogue with the patient.
c. Explain to the patient, "I'm not familiar with that passage. It would be better for me not to comment."
d. Say to the patient, "Would you bring that up in the group session? You can get input from several people about what the verse means."
B
The correct answer shows that the nurse recognizes personal limits but remains engaged in the interaction with the patient. The distracters reject the patient's concerns.
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