During the work phase of the nurse-client relationship, the client says to her primary nurse, “You think that I could walk if I wanted to, don’t you?” What is the best response by the nurse?
A.
“Yes, if you really wanted to, you could.”
B.
“Tell me why you’re concerned about what I think.”
C.
“Do you think you could walk if you wanted to?”
D.
“I think you’re unable to walk now, whatever the cause.”
This response answers the question honestly and nonjudgmentally and helps to preserve the client’s selfesteem.
Choice 1 is an open and candid response but diminishes the client’s self-esteem. Choice 2 doesn’t answer the client’s question and is not helpful. Choice 3 increases the client’s anxiety because her inability to walk might be directly related to an unconscious psychological conflict that has not been resolved.Psychosocial Integrity
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