An African-American patient tells a nurse with a European-American worldview, "There's no sense talking.You wouldn't understand because you live in a white world." What is the nurse's best response In order to build the nurse-patient relation?

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This response shows that the nurse is willing to listen and try to understand the patient's perspective. It also invites the patient to provide more information, which can help build rapport and trust. Option A may come off as dismissive and defensive, while option C is invalidating of the patient's concerns. Option D is also dismissive and ignores the impact of systemic racism and cultural differences.

An African-American Patient Tells a Nurse with a European-American Worldview