A Patient Is Admitted to the Unit and Complains of Being

question 9

Multiple Choice

A patient is admitted to the unit and complains of being depressed.The patient says,"I want to feel like my old self again." Which nursing response will be most therapeutic?

• A) "How long have you felt this way?"
• B) "We're all here to help you get better."
• C) "What do you think the hospital can do for you?"
• D) "Tell me more so that I can better understand."