After the death of his wife, a man tells the nurse, "I can't live without her. She was my whole life." Which is the nurse's most therapeutic reply?

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The correct response demonstrates the use of reflection, a therapeutic communication technique. A statement that validates the bereaved person's loss is more helpful than clichés and it signifies understanding. The incorrect options are clichés or giving advice, a non-therapeutic technique.

After the Death of His Wife, a Man Tells the Nurse