A client with advanced cancer makes the following comment to the nurse: "Why are you bathing me? I am going to die no matter what." What is the most appropriate response of the nurse?
A) "A bath will make you feel better."
B) "Do you want to skip the bath today?"
C) "Would you like to talk about what you are feeling?"
D) "I can give you some medicine to make you feel better."
C
Feedback:
By asking the client talk may open the door for further discussion and sharing of feelings, fears, etc. Statements A and B are matter-of-fact comments and disconnect, resulting in a shutdown to further communication. Statement D is a quick fix and demonstrates a nontherapeutic response.
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