Which of the following responses to the client's statement "I'm afraid to have a cesarean birth" would be the most therapeutic?
a. "What concerns you most about a cesarean birth?"
b. "Everything will be OK."
c. "Don't worry about it. It will be over soon."
d. "The physician will be in later and you can talk to him."
A
Focusing on what the client is saying and asking for clarification is the most therapeutic response.
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