Which Nursing Response Would Indicate an Empathetic Approach to a Patient

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which nursing response would indicate an empathetic approach to a patient who is depressed over recent losses in her life?

• A) "Losing a job isn't always a bad thing."
• B) "I lost my parents last year and still feel sad."
• C) "Please tell me more about what you are feeling."
• D) "Let's not focus on what's sad but rather what is good about life."

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