A patient tells the nurse,"I want to die." Which response is the most appropriate for the nurse to make?
A)"Why would you say that?"
B)"Tell me more about how you are feeling."
C)"The doctor should be told how you feel."
D)"You have too much to live for to think that way."

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Broad openings encourage the patient to select topics for discussion and indicate acceptance by the nurse and the value of the patient's initiative."Why" questions can cause defensiveness and can hinder communication.Saying you will inform the doctor leads the conversation away from the patient's feelings.Saying the patient has too much to live for is false reassurance and negates the patient's feelings.

A Patient Tells the Nurse,"I Want to Die