The nurse is caring for a patient who has undergone surgery following a motor vehicle accident. The patient is stable and resting comfortably; he is expected to make a full recovery. Upon entering the room, the nurse notes the patient's wife is holding his hand and crying. Which statement by the nurse is most appropriate? he's really lucky that he will pull through this: we almost lost him." " I will sit with you for a while if you would like to talk about it. " I know you must be scared about almost losing him." ( "Oh, please don't cry, ma'am! He's doing so well!

The nurse is caring for a patient who has undergone surgery following a motor vehicle accident. The patient is stable and resting comfortably; he is expected to make a full recovery. Upon entering the room, the nurse notes the patient's wife is holding his hand and crying. Which statement by the nurse is most appropriate? he's really lucky that he will pull through this: we almost lost him." " I will sit with you for a while if you would like to talk about it. " I know you must be scared about almost losing him." ( "Oh, please don't cry, ma'am! He's doing so well!

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