Multiple Choice
If a patient facing a serious illness appears to be using denial, how should the medical assistant respond?
A) Agree with the patient that the illness is minor.
B) Tell the patient that he or she does not appear to be facing reality.
C) Accept the denial without reinforcing it.
D) Reassure that patient that everything will probably turn out well.
Correct Answer:
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