Multiple Choice
A patient experiencing significant stress associated with a disturbing new medical diagnosis asks the nurse, "Do you think saying a prayer would help?" Select the nurse's best answer.
A) "It could be that prayer is your only hope."
B) "You may find prayer gives comfort and lowers your stress."
C) "I can help you feel calmer by teaching you meditation exercises."
D) "We do not have evidence that prayer helps, but it wouldn't hurt."
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