A patient with terminal lymphoma says to the nurse, "I'm tired of being so fatigued all the time. Can't you just give me a big shot of morphine and help me end this suffering?" Which of the following responses by the nurse is most appropriate?

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Option B shows empathy and acknowledges the patient's frustration without making any judgments or assumptions about the patient's request. This allows for further exploration of the patient's feelings and concerns. Option A would be assuming what the patient needs and potentially unsafe because of the patient's specific orders. Option C is dismissive and judgmental, and option D is not a helpful response because it does not address the patient's concerns or offer support.

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