A client states, "I don't know why it is that I get so sick when I get the flu but my friend never seems to catch it." What is the nurse's best response?
1. "You must have a weaker system than your friend."
2. "Your friend probably takes better care of himself."
3. "The way you respond to illness has a lot to do with genetics as well as your environment."
4. "It has to do with genomics."
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Rationale 1: Describing this client as having a weaker system is not an accurate portrayal of the situation.
Rationale 2: There is no evidence to support this statement.
Rationale 3: This statement gives the client correct information without being confrontational.
Rationale 4: This is a true statement, but not one that the client is likely to understand. The nurse should offer clearer explanation.
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