A Patient with Newly Diagnosed Lung Cancer Tells the Nurse,"I

Multiple Choice

A patient with newly diagnosed lung cancer tells the nurse,"I don't think I'm going to live to see my next birthday." Which is the best initial response by the nurse?

A) "Are you ready to talk with your family members about dying now?"
B) "Would you like to talk to the hospital chaplain about your feelings?"
C) "Can you tell me what it is that makes you think you will die so soon?"
D) "Do you think that taking an antidepressant medication would be helpful?"