A health care provider (HCP) tells a client that she has cancer, that her illness is terminal, and that she has a 6-month prognosis. After the health care providerHCP leaves the client's room, which therapeutic statement should the nurse make to the client?
A. "I am so sorry about this. You are my favorite client, and I will take good care of you."
B. "What did your HCP tell you about your condition? Can you tell me what you're thinking about?"
C. "Do you have any questions about what is happening with you? I can assure you that I will do everything I can to help minimize your pain."
D. "Do you want me to get the phone so you can talk to your loved ones, or do you have questions for me about what's happening with you?"
Ans: B. "What did your HCP tell you about your condition? Can you tell me what you're thinking about?"
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