A young adult client says to the nurse, "All my friends are married and have children. I can't seem to meet anyone, and I know I'll never be happy until I meet someone I can care about enough to marry." Which statement by the nurse would assist the client in reframing the situation?
A. "Sounds as if you're exaggerating your situation and looking only at the half-full glass."
B. "It seems that you measure your life and what you need to do against the behaviors of others."
C. "Aren't you a little young to be thinking in such negative terms? You do still have plenty of time before your biological clock winds down."
D. "You can't seem to meet someone that you care about? You can still find enjoyment in friendships, work, books, and other things as well."
Ans: D. "You can't seem to meet someone that you care about? You can still find enjoyment in friendships, work, books, and other things as well."
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