A client receiving EMDR therapy says, "After only two sessions of my therapy, I am feeling great. Now I can stop and get on with my life." Which of the following nursing responses is most appropriate?
1. "I am thrilled that you have responded so rapidly to EMDR."
2. "To achieve lasting results, all eight phases of EMDR must be completed."
3. "If I were you, I would complete the EMDR and comply with doctor's orders."
4. "How do you feel about continuing the therapy?"
2
Rationale: Clients often feel relief quite rapidly with EMDR. However, to achieve lasting results, it is important that each of the eight phases be completed. The nurse's most appropriate response should be to give information to correct the client's misconceptions about the therapy. In answer 3 the nurse is subjectively giving advice rather than providing objective information.
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