A male patient is crying, and the only word the nurse understands is "wife." What should the nurse say?
A)"I'm sure your wife is fine."
B)"Are you concerned about your wife?"
C)"What did your wife do to upset you?"
D)"Your wife will be visiting later today."

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Asking open-ended questions like "Are you concerned about your wife?" encourages the patient to express their feelings and provides the nurse with more information about the patient's concerns, allowing for better support and care.

A Male Patient Is Crying, and the Only Word the Nurse