A Terminally Ill Patient Says,"I Know I'm Not Going to Get

question 7

Multiple Choice

A terminally ill patient says,"I know I'm not going to get well,but still..." and the patient's voice trails off.Which response by the nurse would be therapeutic?

• A)"What do you hope for?"
• B)"No,you're not going to get well."
• C)"Do you have questions about what is happening?"
• D)"I'm happy you are being realistic about your future."

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