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A woman whose husband is terminally ill says, "I don't want to cry in front of him. I don't want him to know how soon death will occur or how sad I am." Which response by the nurse would be most therapeutic?

A woman whose husband is terminally ill says, "I don't want to cry in front of him. I don't want him to know how soon death will occur or how sad I am." Which response by the nurse would be most therapeutic?


A) "I'm glad you are protecting him at a time when he is so vulnerable."
B) "He might be more comforted than disturbed by your tears."
C) "It's important for you to know that time is running out."
D) "You definitely need to be honest about your feelings."

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