The nurse enters the room of a patient with a new mastectomy and finds her crying.After confirming that the patient is crying because of the loss of her breast,which response by the nurse is best?

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The nurse should help the patient remember previous successes in coping and strategies used since the memory of prior successes can encourage hope for future successes.A,B,and D all belittle the patient's concerns.The nurse does not know how the patient feels.

The Nurse Enters the Room of a Patient with a New