A patient says, "I've done a lot of cheating and manipulating in my relationships." Select a nonjudgmental response by the nurse
a. "How do you feel about that?"
b. "I am glad that you realize this."
c. "That's not a good way to behave."
d. "Have you outgrown that type of behavior?"
ANS: A
Asking a patient to reflect on feelings about his or her actions does not imply any judgment about those actions, and it encourages the patient to explore feelings and values. The remaining options offer negative judgments.
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