RN Exam Practice
Psychosocial IntegrityQuestion 1435 of 2368

A client was just diagnosed with a serious condition. Which response by the nurse is therapeutic?

  1. "You'll be fine. Most people recover well from this type of diagnosis."
  2. "Don't worry about it; everything will be alright once you start the treatment."
  3. "I remember you shared how well you coped with hard times in the past."
  4. "Try not to think about it right now; let's focus on your walk instead."
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Correct answer: "I remember you shared how well you coped with hard times in the past."

Offering hope recalls the client's strengths. Telling the client they will be fine is false reassurance.

Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Communication: THERAPEUTIC COMMUNICATION. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Psychosocial Integrity"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026