As the nurse enters a patient's room, the nurse finds her crying. The patient states that she has just found out that the lump in her breast is cancer and says, "I'm so afraid of, um, you know."
The nurse's most therapeutic response would be to say in a gentle manner:
a.
"You're afraid you might lose your breast?"
b.
"No, I'm not sure what you are talking about."
c.
"I'll wait here until you get yourself under control, and then we can talk."
d.
"I can see that you are very upset. Perhaps we should discuss this later."
ANS: A
Reflection echoes the patient's words, repeating part of what the person has just said. Reflection can also help express the feelings behind a person's words.
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