Asked by Vincento Singhania on Sep 23, 2024
After the death of his wife, a man tells the nurse, "I can't live without her. She was my whole life." Which is the nurse's most therapeutic reply?
A) "Each day will get a little better."
B) "Her death is a terrible loss for you."
C) "Remember, she's no longer suffering."
D) "Your friends will help you cope with this."
Therapeutic Reply
A response or statement made by a therapist during a session that is designed to facilitate healing, insight, or progress in treatment.
- Gain insight into the essential principles of therapeutic dialogue with patients and their families experiencing grief.
- Discern appropriate therapeutic responses for individuals and families challenged by terminal conditions, death, and loss.
Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the essential principles of therapeutic dialogue with patients and their families experiencing grief.
- Discern appropriate therapeutic responses for individuals and families challenged by terminal conditions, death, and loss.