Which Statement Shows a Nurse Has Empathy for a Patient

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which statement shows a nurse has empathy for a patient who made a suicide attempt?

• A) "You must have been very upset to do what you did today."
• B) "It makes me sad to see you going through such a difficult experience."
• C) "If you tell me what is troubling you,I can help you solve your problems."
• D) "Suicide is a drastic solution to a problem that may not be such a serious matter."

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