A patient paces continuously while repeatedly mumbling,"I'm worthless.It's all hopeless." Which nursing measure would be most helpful in establishing a relationship with this patient?
A) Greet the patient with a cheerful smile.
B) Insist that the patient go to a room to talk with the nurse.
C) Walk with the patient, and make occasional empathic observations.
D) Tell the patient, "I don't agree with your assessment of worthlessness."
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