The nurse notes that a client is unusually quiet and sad after experiencing a myocardial infarction. Which nursing statement is indicated?
1. "You should be happy that you lived through your heart attack."
2. "Don't be so sad. Your family is coming this afternoon."
3. "Let's talk about what is happening to you."
4. "Can I get you something to read?"
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Rationale 1: Saying that the client should be happy is not therapeutic.
Rationale 2: Telling the client not to be sad is not therapeutic.
Rationale 3: Letting the client talk about events and clarifying misconceptions is very therapeutic.
Rationale 4: Diversion is sometimes effective, but another strategy is more so.
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