Which response to the client's statement, "I'm afraid to have a cesarean birth" would be the most therapeutic?
a. "What concerns you most about a cesarean birth?"
b. "Everything will be OK."
c. "Don't worry about it. It will be over soon."
d. "The physician will be in later and you can talk to him."
A
Focusing on what the client is saying and asking for clarification is the most therapeutic re-sponse.
This response is belittling the client's feelings.
This response will indicate that the client's feelings are not important.
This response does not allow the client to verbalize her feelings when she desires.
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