Multiple Choice
A patient has recently been given a terminal diagnosis. When family members offer to help, the patient snaps and yells at them, but then angrily accuses them of not helping. The patient's spouse is frustrated and asks the hospice nurse what to do about this situation. What response by the nurse is best?
A) "Don't worry. Your spouse will get over this phase soon."
B) "Anger is an expected part of the grieving process."
C) "Would your spouse be open to professional counseling?"
D) "This diagnosis is difficult to handle; just be patient."
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