Question

During a nursing interview, a client says, "My daughter was murdered in her New York apartment, and her estranged husband called to tell me. I can't stop myself from wondering if he killed her, but the police have ruled him out as a suspect." Which statement reflects a therapeutic nursing response?(1) "It feels terrible to lose a daughter. I’d have suspicions about him too."(2) "Have you shared your concerns with the police?"(3) "I don’t think that you should blame yourself one little bit."(4) "I agree. What do you want to bet he did it?"

Answer 1

Answer:

The statement that reflects a therapeutic nursing response would be "Have you shared your concerns with the police?"

Explanation:

• The nursing response given by the therapist is supposed to make the client dispense a neutral or a balanced response which is not out of fear, anger, anxiety, disinterest, etc.
• Hence, it is expected from the therapist that he/she asks the client questions that would not make her inclined towards any such feelings and rather feel being cared for.