Melissa is visiting her aunt who is in the final stages of terminal cancer. While visiting her aunt, Melissa should do all of the following EXCEPT be
A)willing to just sit in silence with her aunt.
B)ready to listen and relate to her aunt person to person.
C)upbeat and avoid talking about death.
D)aware of her aunt's feelings and nonverbal cues.

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Being upbeat and avoiding talking about death can prevent important conversations from happening and may not respect the emotional state or needs of someone in the final stages of terminal cancer. It's important to be open to discussing a range of topics, including death, if the person wishes to.

Melissa Is Visiting Her Aunt Who Is in the Final