In addressing a tearful patient who fears that her prison-bound brother may die in pain and alone, what is the best nurse response?

• A. It's too bad that they don't have hospice services in prison.
• B. I'm sure the prison will let him out if they know he is dying.
• C. Maybe if he had not committed a crime, he wouldn't be in this situation.
• D. Many prisons offer health care services, including hospice and palliative care.

Answer: (D)