A 76-year-old woman with dementia lives in an assisted living facility and often asks, “When will my sister come to visit me this afternoon?” The sister passed away last year. Which is the best...

A 76-year-old woman with dementia lives in an assisted living facility and often asks, “When will my sister come to visit me this afternoon?” The sister passed away last year. Which is the best response from the nurse?

 1. “This is so sad. I’m sorry to tell you but your sister died last year.”

2. “She won’t be coming to visit today.”

3. “I understand you want her to visit you. Where did you and your sister grow up?”

 4. “Wait and see if she comes to visit today.”