A Patient's Spouse Becomes Anxious and Demonstrates Hostility Toward the Nurse

Multiple Choice

A patient's spouse becomes anxious and demonstrates hostility toward the nurse. The best response by the nurse is to

A) recognize the spouse feels a sense of control.
B) view the hostility as a personal attack.
C) become stoic and refrain from listening to the spouse.
D) respond empathetically to contributory themes and feelings.