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NCLEX-RN

Category - Psychosocial

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A client newly diagnosed with osteoporosis asks the nurse about the nature of the disease and how this diagnosis can affect her life. A therapeutic response made by the nurse would be:
  1. “Let’s talk more about how you can cope with this diagnosis.”
  2. “Why are you concerned about the diagnosis?”
  3. “At your age, several diseases will surely crop up.”
  4. “I’m sure your family can help you at home.”
Explanation
Answer: A - A therapeutic response conveys information about the diagnosis and helps the client to establish ways of coping with the diagnosis. Asking the client “why” questions challenges their emotions and opinions. Options C and D are incorrect; giving advice and false reassurances blocks communication
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