The client says to the nurse “I am going to die, I wish my family would stop hoping for a cure! I get so angry when they carry on like this! After all, I’m the one who’s dying.” The most therapeutic response is:
A.“You’re feeling angry that your family continues to hope for you to be cured.”
B.“I think we should talk more about your anger with your family.”
C.“Well, it sounds like you’re being pessimistic. After all, years ago people died of pneumonia.”
D.“Have you shared your feelings with your family?”
A.“You’re feeling angry that your family continues to hope for you to be cured.”
VALIDATE