The nurse enters a room to find the patient sitting up in bed crying.How would the nurse display a critical thinking attitude in this situation?
A) Tell the patient she'll be back in 30 minutes.
B) Set a box of tissues at the patient's bedside before leaving the room.
C) Ask the patient why she is crying.
D) Limit visitors while the patient is upset.

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The nurse should try to find out why the patient is crying to intervene appropriately.Telling the patient that she will return,providing tissues,and limiting visitors may be appropriate actions but do not address the reason why the patient is crying.

The Nurse Enters a Room to Find the Patient Sitting