A Nurse Is Caring for a Client with Paraplegia Who

A nurse is caring for a client with paraplegia who is scheduled to participate in a rehabilitation program.The client states,"I do not understand the need for rehabilitation; the paralysis will not go away and it will not get better." How should the nurse respond?

A) "If you don't want to participate in the rehabilitation program, I'll let the provider know."
B) "Rehabilitation programs have helped many clients with your injury.You should give it a chance."
C) "The rehabilitation program will teach you how to maintain the functional ability you have and prevent further disability."
D) "When new discoveries are made regarding paraplegia, people in rehabilitation programs will benefit first."