Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 62%
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A client who has had a right below-the-knee amputation refers to himself as 'a freak' and 'old peg-leg.' What initial response by the nurse is most therapeutic?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Reflecting the client's feelings ('You feel like a freak') validates their emotions, promoting therapeutic communication. Denying, normalizing, or reassuring dismisses their distress.