During a home visit, an older patient recovering from cardiac surgery is concerned about weakness and not being able to enjoy dancing with the spouse anymore. What would be an appropriate response for the nurse to make to the patient?
1. "It's okay, honey. In time your strength will return."
2. "Tell me more about not feeling able to do what you want to do."
3. "What type of dancing do you want to do? Some are more strenuous than others."
4. "Do you think you are pushing yourself enough to return to that type of activity in the near future?"
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Rationale: The nurse should not address the patient with demeaning terms like "honey."
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