The nurse is caring for an older adult client who says, "I don't want to talk with you — you're only a nurse. I'll wait for my health care provider." Which response by the nurse would be therapeutic?
A. "I'll leave you now and call your health care provider."
B. "So you're saying that you want to talk to your health care provider?"
C. "I'm angry with the way you've dismissed me. I am your nurse!"
D. "I'm assigned to work with you. Your health care provider placed you in my hands."
Answer: B. "So you're saying that you want to talk to your health care provider?"
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