The 14-year-old boy who is scheduled for left leg amputation says to the nurse, "What in the world am I going to do with only one leg?" What is the nurse's most therapeutic response?
a. "What are you thinking about right now?"
b. "With a prosthesis, you will be as good as new."
c. "It is way too early to be concerned about that now."
d. "When my brother had his leg removed, he did great!"
ANS: A
The patient's concern should be acknowledged and the patient encouraged to express feelings.
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