Question

when a patient is about to cry, you should

• excuse yourself from the room to provide the patient privacy.
• hand the patient a tissue and tell him it is okay if he cries.
• ask the patient why he is crying.
• none of the above

Explanation:

When a patient is about to cry, offering a tissue and reassuring them that it's okay to cry shows empathy and provides immediate comfort without being intrusive. Excusing oneself may make the patient feel abandoned, and asking why they are crying right away can be too probing at that moment.

Answer:

B. hand the patient a tissue and tell him it is okay if he cries.