What would be the preferred sense response to a resident who states, "I feel a mean streak in that nursing assistant"?
a. "Tell me what you see that makes you feel that way"
b. "Mary is a very caring person and isn't mean at all"
c. "What do you feel when Mary is caring for you?"
d. "I know what you're talking about; she frightens me, too"
C
Response C addresses what the resident feels, which from his or her statement would be the preferred sense. Response A asks the resident what he or she sees, not feels. Responses B and D are inappropriate responses and do not address preferred sense.
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