A Client's Spouse Becomes Anxious and Demonstrates Hostility Toward the Nurse.The

question 11

Multiple Choice

A client's spouse becomes anxious and demonstrates hostility toward the nurse.The best response by the nurse is to

• A) recognize the spouse feels a sense of control.
• B) view the hostility as a personal attack.
• C) become stoic and refrain from listening to the spouse.
• D) respond empathetically to contributory themes and feelings.

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