The 45-year-old husband of a client with breast cancer who just died says to the nurse, "If our doctor had operated sooner, my wife would be alive now." Which statement by the nurse would be therapeutic?
A. Say nothing. Simply nod and say "Mm-hmm" noncommittally.
B. "Sounds as if you're feeling angry and pretty helpless right now."
C. "Let's focus not on what was not done but instead on what was done for your wife."
D. "Your doctor did all he could for your wife. You know, health care providers can only apply their best clinical judgment."
Ans: B. "Sounds as if you're feeling angry and pretty helpless right now."
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