Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 70%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who has depressive disorder following the recent death of their partner. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
This statement encourages the client to express their feelings, which can help in the grieving process. Option A generalizes the clientÔÇÖs experience, B dismisses their grief, and C inappropriately shifts focus to the nurseÔÇÖs experience, all of which hinder therapeutic communication.