When You Are Visiting a Dying Person and He or She

Multiple Choice

When you are visiting a dying person and he or she starts talking about dying, how should you best respond?

A) tell them this is uncomfortable for you
B) feel honored that the person has chosen to share these intimate thoughts with you
C) gradually attempt to change the subject
D) ask the person if he or she is feeling depressed
E) tell the person what you think and feel about the prospect of your own dying