A Terminally Ill Patient Says, "I Know I Will Never

question 22

Multiple Choice

A terminally ill patient says, "I know I will never get well, but," and the patient's voice trails off. Select the most therapeutic response by the nurse.

• A) "What do you hope for?"
• B) "Do you have questions about what is happening?"
• C) "You are not going to get well. It is healthy that you accept that."
• D) "When you have questions, it is best to talk to the health care provider."

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