A client who witnessed her husband being shot and killed in an incident of road rage says to the nurse, "It's been 3 months now, and I still can't drive my car without acting crazy. My sister says I grip the wheel like I'm glued to it. I can't merge with traffic until it's almost completely clear, and I'm parking a mile from in the mall when there's plenty of parking close to the building." Which statement by the nurse would be therapeutic?
A. "I still grip the wheel when I merge with traffic, and I just wonder whether your sister needs to see me do it."
B. "If I were you, I'd have trouble driving the car again. Driving a car and being the victim of road rage are two very different things, and you need therapy and time to heal."
C. "Smart of you to take no chances. You should see the dents and dings on my car from mall parking. Does your sister depend on you for many things? It seems like she's pushing you too hard."
D. "You're seeking help appropriately, and there are many things you can do to get comfortable behind the wheel again. You've returned to driving, but remember, you're still grieving. It's normal to still feel this way."
Answer: D. "You're seeking help appropriately, and there are many things you can do to get comfortable behind the wheel again. You've returned to driving, but remember, you're still grieving. It's normal to still feel this way."
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