A client tells the nurse therapist that she thinks she may divorce her husband despite the fact that she is 3 months pregnant. Which of the following would be a therapeutic response by the nurse?
1. "It seems that you are you considering a very drastic move."
2. "I wonder if you have considered having an abortion."
3. "Does divorce fit into your religious beliefs?"
4. "Let's discuss this option further."
ANS: 4
This response encourages the client to discuss and explore her options so that she can make a de-cision. Options 1 and 3 subtly suggest the nurse may not be in favor of the client seeking a di-vorce. Option 2 changes the focus from divorce to pregnancy termination.
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