A client says to the nurse, "I've started a journal because my health care provider suggested it, and I'm writing about the things that bother me each day. Sometimes I dictate my feelings and what happened during the day into a recorder and write them up before I go to bed — and, do you know, they seem silly to me then. Is this helping me?" Which response by the nurse would be appropriate?

Question

A. "I'm not certain that using a tape recorder will help you with the journal-keeping."
B. "Well, I wonder about the dictation, because the writing is what helps reduce stress."
C. "Well, it will take some time, but let's see how you're doing over a month. In the meantime, keep writing."
D. "It seems that people who write in their journals and can share traumatic events improve their self-awareness."

Answer 1

Ans: D. "It seems that people who write in their journals and can share traumatic events improve their self-awareness."