A patient who is diagnosed with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)tells the nurse,"I feel obsessed with morbid thoughts about dying." Which response by the nurse is appropriate?

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More assessment of the patient's psychosocial status is needed before taking any other action. The statements,"Thinking about dying will not improve the course of AIDS" and "It is important to focus on the good things in life" or suggesting an antidepressant discourage the patient from sharing any further information with the nurse and decrease the nurse's ability to develop a trusting relationship with the patient.

A Patient Who Is Diagnosed with Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)tells