A patient is admitted to the unit and complains of being depressed. The patient says, "I want to feel like my old self again.". Which nursing response will be most therapeutic?
a. "How long have you felt this way?"
b. "We're all here to help you get better.".
c. "What do you think the hospital can do for you?"
d. "Tell me more so that I can better understand.".
D
When a patient initially offers psychiatric symptoms as the reason for admission, the nurse will want to ask for clarification and elaboration to better understand the life experiences of the patient. Understanding fosters empathy, empathic remarks lead the patient to feel understood, and this understanding paves the way for the therapeutic nurse-patient partnership.
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