An older adult client who is dying says to the nurse, "My son is 40 years old, but he works in a very poorly paying job and is always borrowing money from me. I don't know how he's going to manage without me." Which response by the nurse would be therapeutic?
A. "Could you share your feelings with your son just as you have with me?"
B. "Sounds as if your son will never grow up and learn to take care of himself."
C. "Goodness. At 22, I supported myself and never asked my mother for anything."
D. "I wonder why you're so worried about your adult son when you need to concentrate on you?"
Answer: A. "Could you share your feelings with your son just as you have with me?"
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