Which response by the nurse is most appropriate to the statement, "This test isn't my idea, but my husband insists?"
a. "It's your decision."
b. "Don't worry. Everything will be fine."
c. "Why don't you want to have this test?"
d. "You're concerned about having this test?"
ANS: D
The nurse should clarify the statement and assist the client in exploring her feelings about the test. "It's your decision" is a closed statement and does not encourage the woman to express her feelings. "Don't worry" is false reassurance and does not deal with the concerns expressed by the woman. The woman may not be able to answer "why" questions. It may also make her defensive.
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