A military vet who recently returned from active duty in a Middle Eastern country and suffers from PTSD states he will not allow the lab tech,who is Iranian,to draw his blood.The patient states "He'll probably use a contaminated needle on me".Which of these is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

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Item A demonstrates acceptance of the patient and attempts to create a less threatening situation for the patient.Item B makes an unsubstantiated assumption about the patient's biases.Item C will not contribute to the patient's sense of control,and sense of comfort and control is important in managing symptoms of PTSD.Item D minimizes the patient's concerns rather than responding empathically to them.

A Military Vet Who Recently Returned from Active Duty in a Middle