A client becomes very dejected and states, "No one really cares what happens to me. Life isn't worth living anymore." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

A "Of course people care. Your family comes to visit every day."
B "Why do you feel that way?"
C "Tell me who you think doesn't care about you."
D "I care about you, and I am concerned that you feel so sad."


D. "I care about you, and I am concerned that you feel so sad."

Explanation: This is an open-ended therapeutic statement that focuses on the client's feelings, shows empathy, and allows for further exploration of the client's belief that life is not worth living in order to keep the client safe from suicidal thoughts.

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A patient who is acutely psychotic and withdrawn claims to be a robot. An early intervention designed to help this patient expand self-awareness would be to:

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All of the following statements comparing Medicare and Medicaid are true except

1. Both Medicare and Medicaid cover home health care and physician's services. 2. Medicaid may cover eyeglasses and eye examinations, but Medicare does not. 3. Medicare requires monthly premiums and coinsurance payments, but Medicaid does not. 4. Prescription drugs are covered under Medicare, but not under Medicaid.

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