A woman whose husband is terminally ill says, I dont want to cry in front of him. I dont want him to know how close he is to death or how sad I am. Which response by the nurse would be most therapeutic?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Many people try to protect the dying person from experiencing emotions; however, emotional honesty is important to both the patient and the family. The patient may be comforted to know that the family is facing the inevitable. Giving advice and making judgmental statements are not helpful.
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