During Your Interview with the Parents of a Critically Injured

question 8

Multiple Choice

During your interview with the parents of a critically injured 9-year-old boy,the mother begins to cry.Your best response is to say

• A) "I'll leave you alone for a few minutes while you get a hold of yourself."
• B) "I'm sure that your son is receiving the best of care; our trauma team is highly trained."
• C) "I can see that you are upset; your husband can provide the rest of the information."
• D) "It's OK to cry; let's sit here together for a few minutes."

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