The client receives androgen therapy and is concerned about recent body changes as a result of the therapy. He tells the nurse he is not sure if the treatment is worth it. What is the best therapeutic response by the nurse?
1. "You sound concerned; I'll ask your doctor if anything can be done."
2. "You sound concerned; let's talk about your body changes."
3. "You sound concerned, but the effects on your body are only temporary."
4. "You sound concerned, but you really do not look any different to me."
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Telling the client the nurse will speak to the physician is inappropriate, as there may be nothing that can be done to correct the results of the therapy.
Rationale 2: For the conversation to be therapeutic, the nurse must first assess the client's perception of the problem.
Rationale 3: The effects last throughout the course of therapy and are not temporary.
Rationale 4: Telling the client he does not look any different does not acknowledge his concerns and is non-therapeutic.
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