Multiple Choice
The nurse is caring for a patient who recently underwent a paracentesis.The patient states, "I just know they'll find cancer and I'll die soon." Which of the following statements by the nurse is best?
A) "You don't know what they'll find, so it's best to wait and see."
B) "It is important to focus on the positive things you have in life during such stressful times."
C) "That is a pessimistic attitude; is there a history of cancer in your family?"
D) "You must be worried.How do you typically handle stressful situations?"
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