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You're working with a patient who has been hospitalized for a long time. The person expresses feelings of homesickness and frustration about being ill for so long.
How should you best respond to his or her statements?
A
•A. Tactfully engage the patient in conversation about home, and affirm that the feelings the person is experiencing are valid and genuine.
B. Try to ignore any negative comments made by the patient as they'll distract you from your work
• C. Listen to what the patient is saying, and tell him or her that everything is sure to get better soon.
D. Listen politely to what the patient is saying. but refrain from commenting on the situation.