Which Statement Is Most Therapeutic When Working with a Patient

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which statement is most therapeutic when working with a patient believed to be experiencing emotional pain?

• A) "I hear how painful this is for you.I would like to help you deal with it."
• B) "I'm so sorry this has happened to you.You don't deserve it."
• C) "What would you like me to do to help you through this pain?"
• D) "I don't think this is as serious as you believe it is."

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Definitions:

Functional Maturity

The stage at which an organism or system has reached the capacity to operate or function in all its intended aspects.

Apical Meristem

An area of dividing tissue, located at the tip of a shoot or root, that gives rise to primary tissues; apical meristems cause an increase in the length of the plant body. Compare with lateral meristems.

Lateral Meristem

A type of meristem or plant tissue that allows for growth in thickness or girth in a maturing plant.

Vascular Cambium

A lateral meristem that produces secondary xylem (wood) and secondary phloem (inner bark). Compare with cork cambium.