A client has just shared some serious concerns about performing colostomy care independently upon discharge. The nurse responds to the client saying "Everything will be alright." This has made the client feel unheard. This is an example of:
a. empathy c. sympathy
b. a cliché d. caring
B
The use of a trite or frequently used phrase, like a cliché, results in the client feeling unheard. Clichés are often perceived as a signal that no further discussion is warranted.
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