What would be the best response by the nurse to a client who says that her friends might not accept her now that she has had a mastectomy?
1. "It is just a mastectomy; don't worry so much."
2. "You should get some new friends."
3. "I understand your concerns about your body changes. Let's talk about it."
4. "It is normal to be worried about what other people think. Your friends will get over it."
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: This is not a therapeutic response.
Rationale 2: This is not a therapeutic response.
Rationale 3: This is the best therapeutic response.
Rationale 4: This is not the best response.
Global Rationale: The therapeutic response is to allow the patient to discuss concerns. The other responses are not therapeutic.
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