Which of the Following Is the Most Appropriate Therapeutic Response

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most appropriate therapeutic response by the medical assistant to a patient with a life-threatening illness?

• A)Capitalize on the patient's strengths. 
• B)Build on the patient's own culture and coping abilities. 
• C)Maintain hope. 
• D)Show continued care and concern. 
• E)All of the above

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