After a physician has left the room of a 30-year-old man who has been diagnosed with testicular cancer, the patient covers his face with both hands and sighs. What is the nurse's most therapeu-tic intervention at this time?
a. Ask the patient, "Do you want to talk about your cancer?"
b. Leave the room and pull the door closed.
c. Go to the nurse's station and call the pa-tient's wife.
d. Complete the patient care as quickly as possible.
A
You can help the patient through active listening, providing information, and referring him for counseling as needed.
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