A Client States,"I Keep Having Horrible Nightmares About the Car

question 21

Multiple Choice

A client states,"I keep having horrible nightmares about the car accident that killed my daughter.I shouldn't have taken her with me to the store." Using a cognitive approach,which nursing reply would be most therapeutic?

• A) "Are other issues from your past affecting your ability to move on?"
• B) "Describe your current feelings about your loss."
• C) "Let's talk about something that will help you move on."
• D) "Can anyone predict when a car accident will happen?"

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