The nurse is discussing the results of recent laboratory tests with a female client, who tested positive for a sexually transmitted infection. Which statement by the nurse is the most therapeutic?
1. "If you did not sleep around, this would not be happening."
2. "The best way to prevent this from happening again is to not have sex until you are married."
3. "I understand that this result is concerning. I would like to discuss how to prevent this from occurring again."
4. "You may never be able to have children because of this diagnosis."
Correct Answer: 3
Telling the client that the nurse understands that the results are concerning and wanting to teach the client how to prevent another sexually transmitted infection in the future is a therapeutic response by the nurse. All of the other responses by the nurse were not therapeutic or accurate.
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