A newly admitted resident to a long-term care facility tells the nurse that he misses his dog. What is the most therapeutic response by the nurse?
a. "You need to get a stuffed dog to keep you company."
b. "Have you made friends with Buddy, our facility's mascot?"
c. "Yes, dogs are a great deal of company."
d. "What do you miss about your dog?"
D
Open-ended responses encourage discussion. Options that give premature advice or block com-munication are not therapeutic.
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