An older male patient admits to doing many things in life that he is not proud of and is having a difficult time getting them out of his mind. How should the nurse respond to the patient's statement?
A) "Remember that no one has lived a perfect life.".
B) "Is there anyone that you might want to ask forgiveness from?"
C) "Is there anything I can do to help you focus on more positive things?"
D) "Do you think that you were really any worse than most other people?"
B
Feedback:
Seeking forgiveness can be a powerful tool in attaining spiritual health. Urging comparison to others is inappropriate and attempting to change the patient's focus to more positive subjects is not an appropriate intervention.
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