The nurse is talking to a client with depression when the client says, "I don't know why my son turned out like he did. I never thought that he would rob a bank! I don't know what I did wrong. I know that he didn't grow up with a father, but I gave him everything. I wish I could start over and do things differently." Which response by the nurse would be therapeutic?
A. "You seem to be feeling regret."
B. "Don't blame yourself. Some people just turn out bad no matter what."
C. "All we can do is give our children love and do our very best. The rest is up to them."
D. "Do I hear you saying that you feel that your son's behavior was caused by his upbringing?"
Answer: A. "You seem to be feeling regret."
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word