When a Patient Begins Crying During a Conversation with the Nurse

question 34

Multiple Choice

When a patient begins crying during a conversation with the nurse about the patient's upcoming surgery for possible malignancy, the nurse's most therapeutic response would be:

• A) "Your surgeon is excellent, and I know he'll do a great job."
• B) "Oh, dear, your gown is way too big, let me get you another one."
• C) "Don't cry; think about something else and you'll feel better."
• D) "Here is a tissue. I'd like to sit here for a while if you want to talk."

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