A female client, aged 35, has a cancerous tumor in her breast. She has been scheduled to undergo surgery and have her breast removed. She says, "I am worried about whether I will still be attractive to my partner or not even if I am cured." Which of the following statements is a Level 3 reciprocal response to the client's concerns?
A) ?So you are apprehensive that you might be physically safer after the surgery, but that your partner might not feel the same way about you?
B) ?Can you not think about the alternative, the consequences of not having the cancer removed?
C) ?You should focus on tackling one issue at a time.
D) ?You'll just have to be patient. I can see that you are worried.
A
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