Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 80%
Simulated
A client is upset because they just found out that they have syphilis. The client tells the nurse, 'This is so upsetting! Does everyone need to know?' Which of the following responses, if made by the nurse, is the most therapeutic?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Reporting syphilis to the public health department is required for contact tracing, and this response addresses the client's concern while explaining the process.