As a nurse working in an assisted care facility, Marisol has seen many patients pass away. Sometimes she has the unfortunate job of breaking the news to family members. One sweet patient that Marisol tended to for several months has passed away. Her husband of 50 years comes in every day to see her. When he comes in for his daily visit, Marisol must break the news of his wife’s death. Which reaction would show that Marisol has empathy for the man?
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Responses
Marisol tells him of her death and expresses that she is sorry. Then she returns to care for other patients.
Marisol tells him of her death and expresses that she is sorry. Then she returns to care for other patients.
Marisol offers her condolences as she hands the man a box of his wife’s belongings.
Marisol offers her condolences as she hands the man a box of his wife’s belongings.
Marisol informs him of her death and asks that he call the funeral home to make arrangements.
Marisol informs him of her death and asks that he call the funeral home to make arrangements.
Marisol sits the man down and gently breaks the news. As he wipes away tears, she does as well.
The reaction that would show that Marisol has empathy for the man is:
Marisol sits the man down and gently breaks the news. As he wipes away tears, she does as well.