Nutrition, comfort and end of lifeQuestion 1328 of 1700

What should you NOT say to a person in denial?

  1. “I am here to listen.”
  2. “You will get over this.”
  3. “Take the time you need.”
  4. “Tell me how you feel.”
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Correct answer: “You will get over this.”

Do not give messages like everything will be fine eventually.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 6.6: End-of-Life Care

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026