A client has just lost her second baby to preterm complications. The best therapeutic response by the nurse is:

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The best therapeutic response is to show empathy and support for the client's grief. Option A and B are insensitive and may add to the client's distress. Option C may be interpreted as minimizing the client's feelings and shifting the focus to the nurse's experience. Option D shows that the nurse is willing to provide emotional support and be present for the client during this difficult time.

A Client Has Just Lost Her Second Baby to Preterm