A patient is hospitalized for depression and suicidal ideation after their spouse asks for a divorce. Select the nurse's most caring comment.
A) "Let's discuss some means of coping other than suicide when you have these feelings."
B) "I understand why you're so depressed. When I got divorced, I was devastated too."
C) "You should forget about your marriage and move on with your life."
D) "How did you get so depressed that hospitalization was necessary?"

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The nurse's communication should evidence caring and a commitment to work with the patient. This commitment lets the patient know the nurse will help. Probing and advice are not helpful or therapeutic interventions.

A Patient Is Hospitalized for Depression and Suicidal Ideation After