A client on an inpatient psychiatric unit tells the nurse, "I should have died, because I am totally worthless." In order to encourage the client to continue talking about feelings, which should be the nursing initial response?
A. "How would your family feel if you died?"
B. "You feel worthless now, but that can change with time."
C. "You've been feeling sad and alone for some time now?"
D. "It is great that you have come in for help."
C
This nursing statement is an example of the therapeutic communication technique of reflection. When reflection is used, questions and feelings are referred back to the client so that they may be recognized and accepted.
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