Asked by Samad Nadeem on Sep 28, 2024

A female client, aged 35, has a cancerous tumor in her breast. She has been scheduled to undergo surgery and have her breast removed. She says, "I am worried about whether I will still be attractive to my partner or not even if I am cured." Which of the following statements is a Level 3 reciprocal response to the client's concerns?​

A) ​So you are apprehensive that you might be physically safer after the surgery, but that your partner might not feel the same way about you?
B) ​Can you not think about the alternative, the consequences of not having the cancer removed?
C) ​You should focus on tackling one issue at a time.
D) ​You'll just have to be patient. I can see that you are worried.

Reciprocal Response

A reaction or reply where both parties involved respond to each other in a similar or complementary manner.

Cancerous Tumor

An abnormal growth of cells that can invade and destroy surrounding healthy tissue, with potential to spread to other parts of the body.

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