An African-American patient says to a Caucasian nurse,"There's no sense talking.You wouldn't understand because you live in a white world." The nurse's best action would be to:
A) explain,"Yes,I do understand.Everyone goes through the same experiences."
B) say,"Please give an example of something you think I wouldn't understand."
C) reassure the patient that nurses are in contact with people from all cultures.
D) change the subject to one that is less emotionally disturbing.
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