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Psychosocial Integrity II
The nurse is caring for a client who says, “I don’t want to talk with you because you’re only the nurse. I’ll wait for my doctor.” Which statement should the nurse say in response to the client?
Explanation
ExplanationThe nurse uses techniques of therapeutic communication to reflect the client’s statement (option 2), redirect feelings back to the client for validation, and focus on the client’s desire to talk with the doctor. Options 1 and 2 are nontherapeutic responses and are defensive responses. Option 4 reinforces the client’s behavior and does not encourage client expression of feelings.
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