A female patient who has recently been diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor asks the nurse, "Do you think God punishes us?" Which response demonstrates therapeutic communication?
a. "What do you think?"
b. "God loves you."
c. "Would like to speak with the chaplain?"
d. "God will not give you more than you can bear."
A
Sitting with the patient and offering oneself to listen to the patient's concerns and encouraging reflection is the best approach rather than responding with a cliché or suggesting speaking with the chaplain.
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A. Establishing a therapeutic nurse–client relationship B. Using the technique of desensitization C. Challenging clients' negative thoughts D. Uncovering clients' past experiences