Which intervention is appropriate for the nursing diagnosis hopelessness related to disease progression?

A) Withhold negative information about the patient's disease processes.
B) Help the patient set realistic goals and then help the patient achieve them.
C) Impress on the family the importance of limiting visiting hours to provide rest.
D) Assure the patient that he will be well cared for and does not need to do anything.

To help patients feel more hopeful,remind them of their strengths and reinforce their expressions of courage,positive thinking,and realistic goal setting.Patients feel more hopeful when they have a sense of control.Family members of dying people identified the importance of maintaining connections.When people have strong relationships and a sense of emotional connectedness to others,they know that help is available.Offer information to patients about their illness,correct misinformation,and clarify patient's perceptions.