A client says to the nurse, "It's over for me — the whole thing is over." Which response by the nurse would be therapeutic?
A. "What do you mean, 'The whole thing is over'?"
B. "Over? Well, that sounds pretty drastic to me. Let's discuss this in the strictest confidence."
C. "Can you tell me more about why it's over for you? I'll keep your thoughts strictly confidential."
D. "Let's talk more about your feeling that the whole thing is over for you. This is important, and I may need to share your feelings with other staff members."
Ans: D. "Let's talk more about your feeling that the whole thing is over for you. This is important, and I may need to share your feelings with other staff members."
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