The nurse is planning to provide empathetic care to a client. Which statement by the nurse would best convey empathy?

a. I am sorry you have to be hospitalized.
b. I understand how you feel.
c. How do you feel about being in the hospital?
d. It must be difficult to be in the hospital.


ANS: D

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