The Wife of an Elderly Patient Begins Crying After She

question 39

Multiple Choice

The wife of an elderly patient begins crying after she is informed that he is has a terminal illness.Which intervention by the nurse is best?

• A) Sit quietly with the patient's wife while she composes her thoughts.
• B) Inform his wife that a chaplain is available if she would like to speak to him.
• C) Remind his wife that her husband has lived a long and good life.
• D) Tell his wife there are always options and suggest she not give up hope.

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