A Patient with AIDS Tells the Nurse,"My Recent Life Has

question 9

Multiple Choice

A patient with AIDS tells the nurse,"My recent life has been a series of losses.I've lost my job and my income,as well as my identity as a prominent business leader.What's next?" What can the nurse offer that will facilitate adaptive coping?

• A) "I can see that you're feeling discouraged and hopeless."
• B) "I will help you plan to live as normally as possible in the months ahead."
• C) "Perhaps it would be wise to restrict your contacts to those who know of your illness."
• D) "If you wish, I can help you investigate to see if you have been the victim of discrimination."

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