Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 94%
Simulated
A client with borderline personality disorder tells the nurse, 'You are the best nurse on the unit! The other nurses don't care about me the way you do.' Which response should the nurse provide to this client?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
This response acknowledges the client's feelings, reinforces the presence of the nursing team, and emphasizes the collective goal of helping the client get better. Other responses may invalidate feelings, deflect, or question perceptions without providing reassurance.