Which of the Following Is an Example of an Empathetic

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of an empathetic response?

• A) You have a right to feel angry about having to handle another dietary modification.
• B) I was overwhelmed when I was diagnosed with a health condition.
• C) It sounds like you are overwhelmed after your recent diagnosis of type 2 diabetes.
• D) How did your dinner go at the buffet last week?
• E) How does that make you feel?

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