A Person with Cirrhosis of the Liver Says He Thinks

Multiple Choice

A person with cirrhosis of the liver says he thinks his life-long struggle with alcohol contributed to his liver failure. You would best demonstrate the concept of "acknowledgment" for this individual by:

A) Listening to his concerns in a respectful and nonjudgmental manner.
B) Maintaining a guarded and detached affect toward him.
C) Expressing your ambivalence about his behaviors and their outcomes.
D) Providing the patient with the reassurance that everything will turn out for the best.