A terminally ill patient says, I know I'm not going to get well, but still and the patients voice trails off. Which response by the nurse would be therapeutic?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This open-ended response is an example of following the patients lead. It provides an opportunity for the patient to speak about whatever is on his or her mind. The incorrect options are not therapeutic; they block further communication, refocus the conversation, give advice, or suggest the nurse is uncomfortable with the topic.
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