When You Are Visiting a Dying Person and He or She

question 18

Multiple Choice

When you are visiting a dying person and he or she starts talking about dying, how should you best respond?

• A) tell them this is uncomfortable for you
• B) feel honored that the person has chosen to share these intimate thoughts with you
• C) gradually attempt to change the subject
• D) ask the person if he or she is feeling depressed
• E) tell the person what you think and feel about the prospect of your own dying

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