A patient has recently been diagnosed with end-stage renal disease.The patient has cried often throughout the day and finally confides in the nurse that "I am going home to be with my Lord." The nurse's best response is
A)"There is no reason to believe the end is near."
B)"Do you want me to call your family?"
C)"We have a wonderful chaplain if you'd like me to call him."
D)"I think this is the time for us to pray together."

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The nurse's best response is to offer spiritual support by suggesting the chaplain because the patient has expressed a desire to be with their Lord. This shows that the nurse is attentive to the patient's emotional needs and is providing appropriate resources for support. Option A is dismissive of the patient's feelings, Option B assumes the patient wants to contact their family at this moment and Option D assumes the patient wants to pray.

A Patient Has Recently Been Diagnosed with End-Stage Renal Disease