The nursing student developed a close therapeutic relationship with a resident in a long-term care facility over the past several weeks
This morning, the resident has confided in the nursing student that she feels like ìa burden to everyone around me.î How should the nursing student best respond?
A) ìNot at all, sweetie. We all love and taking care of you here.î
B) ìThat's not the case, and every dark cloud has silver lining anyhow.î
C) ìI'm sorry you feel that way, but I can assure you that I don't see you as a burden.î
D) ìPerhaps getting more active in your care and being more involved socially would make you feel more useful.î
Ans: C
Feedback:
Trite terms of reference (ìsweetieî) and platitudes (ìevery dark cloudî) should always be avoided, as should simplistic solutions to problems that may be complex. Reflecting the individual's statement in an empathic way is an appropriate response to the client's statement.
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