Which response by the nurse to the woman's statement, "I'm afraid to have a cesarean birth," would be the most therapeutic?
a. "What concerns you most about a cesarean birth?"
b. "Everything will be OK."
c. "Don't worry about it. It will be over soon."
d. "The doctor will be in later, and you can talk to him."
A
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A Focusing on what the woman is saying and asking for clarification is the most
therapeutic response.
B This response belittles the woman's feelings.
C This response will indicate that the woman's feelings are not important.
D This response does not allow the woman to verbalize her feelings when she
desires.
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