A Patient Indicates That He Is About to Share Information

Multiple Choice

A patient indicates that he is about to share information about his illness that is shocking and embarrassing.Which nursing intervention has priority in this situation in facilitating the communication process?

A) Reassuring the patient that talking will be therapeutic
B) Assuring the patient the information will be kept confidential
C) Responding to the patient's information in an accepting manner
D) Providing the patient with a private place for the discussion to occur