engage in premarital sex. The most therapeutic response by the nurse is: a. “I can refer you to a spiritual counselor if you like.” b. “You shouldn’t allow anyone to pressure you into sex.” c. “It sounds like this problem is related to your paralysis.” d. “How do you feel about being pressured into sex by your boyfriend?” For this question, the correct answer is D. The statement focuses on the expression of feelings and is therapeutic. Option A is is not therapeutic because the nurse passes the responsibility to the counselor. Option B. is giving advice is not therapeutic as it virtually terminates the conversation. Option C is not also therapeutic because if confronts the underlying cause. When it seems as if clients would like to discuss fears, concerns, angry feelings, then encourage their expression. 2. Responses that are honest and direct It is important that the nurse is honest with her responses to encourage trust and build a therapeutic relationship. Honesty will support a trustful and a firm relationship.
engage in premarital sex. The most therapeutic response by the nurse is: a. “I can refer you to a spiritual counselor if you like.” b. “You shouldn’t allow anyone to pressure you into sex.” c. “It sounds like this problem is related to your paralysis.” d. “How do you feel about being pressured into sex by your boyfriend?” For this question, the correct answer is D. The statement focuses on the expression of feelings and is therapeutic. Option A is is not therapeutic because the nurse passes the responsibility to the counselor. Option B. is giving advice is not therapeutic as it virtually terminates the conversation. Option C is not also therapeutic because if confronts the underlying cause. When it seems as if clients would like to discuss fears, concerns, angry feelings, then encourage their expression. 2. Responses that are honest and direct It is important that the nurse is honest with her responses to encourage trust and build a therapeutic relationship. Honesty will support a trustful and a firm relationship.