Throughout the course of an illness,a patient has denied its seriousness,even though health professionals have explained prognosis of death very clearly.Physiological signs now indicate that death will probably occur within a short period of time,but the patient is still firmly in a state of emotional denial.The patient says to the nurse,"Tell my wife to stop hovering and go home.I'm going to be fine." How should the nurse respond?

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The nurse should respond with empathy and try to understand the patient's perspective. By asking the patient to share more about their feelings, the nurse can open up a dialogue and potentially guide the patient towards acceptance of their situation. Option A might be too direct and harsh, given the patient's emotional state. Option C assumes that the patient is feeling a certain way, without confirming it first. Option D might feel dismissive to the patient and their emotions.

Throughout the Course of an Illness,a Patient Has Denied Its