A client who is a health care provider says to the nurse, after receiving a diagnosis of terminal lung cancer, "All my life I took care of my clients, and now my family is taking care of me." Which statement is a therapeutic nursing response?
A. "Your family is caring for you now."
B. "Well, you'd expect them to care for you, wouldn't you?"
C. "It is an honor for all of us to care for you. We want to help you."
D. "You can look back on so many wonderful people you saved and cared for."
Answer: A. "Your family is caring for you now."
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