The patient who has been on antidepressants for 3 days tearfully says, "I still feel rotten. I don't think anything can help how I feel." Which is the best response by the nurse?
a. "I will tell the charge nurse how you are feeling."
b. "You will need to be patient and give your medicine some time to work."
c. "Look how much you have improved since you were admitted to the facility."
d. "It must be frustrating to be going through this difficult time."
D
This response is an empathetic response which allows for further exploration of the patient's feelings. The other responses will block communication with this patient.
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