Ms. Fullbright has recently moved into a long-term care community. She often cries while she is receiving care. What should the nursing assistant do?
A. Tell her you will leave her alone awhile and will return when she is not crying.
B. Try to make her stop crying by telling her a funny story.
C. Tell her it is all right to cry and that you will listen and help if you can.
D. Point out all the things she has to be happy about and thankful for.
Answer: C
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