An 80-year-old patient has difficulty walking because of arthritis and says, "It's awful to be old. Every day is a struggle. No one cares about old people." Which is the nurse's most therapeutic response?

A) "Everyone here cares about old people. That's why we work here."
B) "It sounds like you're having a difficult time. Tell me about it."
C) "Let's not focus on the negative. Tell me something good."
D) "You are still able to get around, and your mind is alert."

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Ekampreet Singh · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  The nurse uses therapeutic communication and empathic understanding to encourage the patient to express frustration and clarify the struggle for the nurse. The other options are non-therapeutic and block communication.

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