An Older Adult Is Unable to Reach the Telephone and Is

Multiple Choice

An older adult is unable to reach the telephone and is found dead at home several hours later.The son of the deceased person arrives at the hospital and asks,"Can I just please stay and hold my dad's hand? He was so afraid of dying alone." Which response by the nurse shows empathy?

A) "Of course,you can.I'll let you know when the funeral home is here to transport his body."
B) "It must be very hard to know he died alone."
C) "I'll close the door so you can spend time with your dad.I will check back in a few minutes."
D) "I lost my dad last year.He died alone.He was a policeman.I am just like you.Let me stay here and console you."