A client tells the nurse,"I have nothing left to enjoy in life.My children are grown and married." The nurse replies,"I'm sure you are looking forward to having grandchildren." Which communication technique is the nurse using?

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The nurse's response is an example of using denial, as it dismisses the client's feelings and suggests a positive outlook without addressing the client's expressed sense of loss or lack of enjoyment.

A Client Tells the Nurse,"I Have Nothing Left to Enjoy