Aclient Who Has Diagnosed with AIDS Tells the Nurse, "I

question 18

Multiple Choice

Aclient who has diagnosed with AIDS tells the nurse, "I have lots of thoughts about dying. Do you think I am just being morbid?" Which of the following responses by the nurse is most appropriate?

• A)"Thinking about dying will not improve the course of AIDS."
• B)"It is important to focus on the good things about your life now."
• C)"Do you think that taking an antidepressant might be helpful to you?"
• D)"Can you tell me more about the kind of thoughts that you are having?"

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