You go to visit a family member after the death of their loved one. After the death of a loved one, which of these statements demonstrates high-level communication competency?
A)"I know just how you feel."
B)"Your grief will lessen with time."
C)"This has to be a hard time for you. Does it help you to talk?"
D)"It is better to put this painful experience out of your mind."

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Option C ("This has to be a hard time for you. Does it help you to talk?") demonstrates high-level communication competency because it acknowledges the person's feelings without making assumptions and offers support by asking if they would like to talk about their experience. This approach is empathetic and open-ended, allowing the grieving individual to guide the conversation based on their comfort level.

You Go to Visit a Family Member After the Death