As the nurse enters a patients room, the nurse finds her crying. The patient states that she has just found out that the lump in her breast is cancer and says, Im so afraid of, um, you know. The nurses most therapeutic response would be to say in a gentle manner:
a. Youre afraid you might lose your breast?
b. No, Im not sure what you are talking about.
c. Ill wait here until you get yourself under control, and then we can talk.
d. I can see that you are very upset. Perhaps we should discuss this later.
Answer: A