A Patient Who Has Been Unable to Leave His Home

question 24

Multiple Choice

A patient who has been unable to leave his home for more than a month because of symptoms of severe anxiety tells the nurse: "I feel really stupid,a grown man not being able to leave his house." The most therapeutic reply is:

• A) "I don't think it's stupid.You're afraid,it happens."
• B) "Many individuals share this situation with you."
• C) "You feel stupid because you're afraid to leave home?"
• D) "I can see how you might feel that way."

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