The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Whose Computed Tomography

The nurse is caring for a patient whose computed tomography of the brain is indicative of multiple sclerosis.The patient's partner states, "I just don't know how to deal with the fact that she is probably going to get worse." Which of the following responses by the nurse is best?

A) "No one really knows how fast things may get worse."
B) "How have the two of you coped with illness or tragedy in the past?"
C) "We have an excellent social worker who can help you locate resources to help."
D) "Do you have children still living at home?"

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