Multiple Choice
When a patient begins crying during a conversation with the nurse about the patient's upcoming surgery for possible malignancy, the nurse's most therapeutic response would be:
A) "Your surgeon is excellent, and I know he'll do a great job."
B) "Oh, dear, your gown is way too big, let me get you another one."
C) "Don't cry; think about something else and you'll feel better."
D) "Here is a tissue. I'd like to sit here for a while if you want to talk."
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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