The client states, "I don't know what all this fuss is about religion. God died years ago." The nurse does believe in God and has a strong inclination to share reasons for that belief with the client
What is the best question for the nurse to consider before responding to the client's remark?
1. "Will I get into trouble if I say anything?"
2. "How much longer will I be caring for this client?"
3. "Am I meeting my needs or the client's?"
4. "How can I best make this client understand?"
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: The nurse should first determine if it is the nurse's needs or the client's needs that would be met by a response. Only after that determination is made would the nurse move on to the other questions in formulating the response.
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