A client who is talking with the nurse shows deep distress related to his mood disorder. He sobs, "I'm not sure I'll ever feel like my old self again. How can I provide for my wife and kids if I can't get out of bed and go to work!"
A therapeutic response would be:
1. "If you're worried about finances, perhaps your wife could get a job."
2. "I'm sure you'll be better after taking medication for a few weeks."
3. "Try not to be so upset about something over which you have no control."
4. "I can see that you are very upset about feeling depressed."
ANS: 4
This response acknowledges the client's deep feelings of distress. From this, the client knows he has been heard and understood by the nurse and can continue to discuss the matter. Option 1 of-fers advice. Option 2 offers false reassurance. Option 3 requests a change of client behavior and suggests that the client is helpless.
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