When a patient with the flu describes how he/she has been unable to sleep, the empathic medical assistant responds with

A) "I feel sorry for you."
B) "It will get better soon."
C) "I know how the flu can disrupt sleep."
D) "You cannot expect to sleep when you are sick."
E) "You should have taken some cold medicine."

Empathic

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another, deeply connecting with others' emotions.

Flu

An infectious disease caused by the influenza virus, characterized by symptoms like fever, sore throat, muscle pain, and cough.

Disrupt Sleep

Activities or factors that interfere with the ability to fall asleep or maintain sleep, affecting sleep quality or duration.