An African-American Patient Says to a Caucasian Nurse, "There's No

Multiple Choice

An African-American patient says to a Caucasian nurse, "There's no sense talking. You wouldn't understand because you live in a white world." The nurse's best action would be to:

A) explain, "Yes, I do understand. Everyone goes through the same experiences."
B) say, "Please give an example of something you think I wouldn't understand."
C) reassure the patient that nurses interact with people from all cultures.
D) change the subject to one that is less emotionally disturbing.