Which nursing statement shows a true appreciation for an older client's willingness to tell his personal stories about "the war"?
a. "It's so nice to see them excited and en-gaged as they tell the stories."
b. "It helps their memory so much to retell their stories."
c. "I learn so much about clients when they share their life story with me."
d. "They are so proud of the things they have accomplished in their life."
ANS: C
A memory is an incredible gift given to the nurse, a sharing of a part of oneself when one may have little else to give, and it provides insight into who the person really is telling the story.
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