A schizophrenic client attending a support group held by a clinic nurse says to the nurse and the group, "I've been laid off from my job at the factory, and so have 300 other people, so I'll have to get a new job. For now, there's unemployment." Which statement by the nurse would be most therapeutic at this time?
A. "It seems that the stock market is responsible for mass unemployment in our factory-based city."
B. "I'm sorry to hear that you've lost your job. Why not make an appointment to come in and talk with me this week?"
C. "How do people feel about this loss of employment? Does anyone in the group who experienced this have any advice?"
D. "Have other people in the group been feeling the job crunch this week? When changes like this occur, it's best to increase the number of your appointments with me for a short time."
Ans: D. "Have other people in the group been feeling the job crunch this week? When changes like this occur, it's best to increase the number of your appointments with me for a short time."
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