After a Male Patient Receives a Diagnosis of a Fatal

Multiple Choice

After a male patient receives a diagnosis of a fatal disease,he expresses sadness and states that he does not know what to do next.Which is the most effective response by the nurse to facilitate communication?

A) Ask the patient what he finds comforting in his life.
B) Reassure the patient that his family will take care of him.
C) Refer the patient to a church for spiritual counseling.
D) Tell the patient that hospice care is available immediately.