The Client Is Talking to the Nurse About Recent Health

Multiple Choice

The client is talking to the nurse about recent health problems of immediate family members and the strain the client has been under trying to care for them. The client begins to cry between sentences. What response by the nurse demonstrates the most empathy?

A) "I know how you feel. I was the primary caregiver for my father when he was dying."
B) "It's okay to cry. Sometimes that helps us to feel better."
C) "Just take your time. I am listening."
D) "It is difficult when family members are ill. It helps if you take some time for yourself."