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The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Generally Copes

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The nurse is caring for a patient who generally copes well after losing a child many years ago but becomes despondent each year on the anniversary of the death.Which is the best statement by the nurse?


A) "That kind of reaction is very rare after so long a time.It would be best to avoid the cemetery on dates that might trigger this type of reaction."
B) "What happens to you is understandable and common in people who have lost loved ones."
C) "I find that hard to believe.We all grieve basically the same way,and I know that I would not react that way after such a long time."
D) "The fact that you reacted so strongly is concerning to me.This could be the beginning of some psychological issues."

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