A patient has cancer. You find the person crying in his room. What should you do?
A) Close the door after leaving the room. He needs to cry in private.
B) Use touch and listening to show that you care.
C) Tell the nurse at once.
D) Tell his spiritual advisor what you observed.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Using touch and listening to show that you care is the most appropriate response when a patient is crying due to a cancer diagnosis. This allows the patient to express their feelings and provides emotional support. Closing the door after leaving the room is insensitive and does not offer any support. Telling the nurse or spiritual advisor may be appropriate but should not be done without the patient's permission and involvement.

A Patient Has Cancer