A nurse is caring for a male adult patient who is dying and jokes about the situation even though he is becoming weaker and sicker. The nurse's most appropriate statement should be:

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The nurse's most appropriate statement should be "Does it help you to joke about your situation?" This statement points out the patient's behavior in a nonjudgmental manner and allows appropriate building of patient centeredness care.

A Nurse Is Caring for a Male Adult Patient Who