A pregnant woman states,"I just know labor will be so painful that I won't be able to stand it.I know it sounds awful,but I really dread going into labor." The nurse responds by stating,"Oh,don't worry about labor so much.I have been through it,and although it is painful,many good medications are available to decrease the pain." Which statement is true regarding this response? The nurse's reply was a:
A) Therapeutic response. By sharing something personal, the nurse gives hope to this woman.
B) Nontherapeutic response. By providing false reassurance, the nurse actually cut off further discussion of the woman's fears.
C) Therapeutic response. By providing information about the medications available, the nurse is giving information to the woman.
D) Nontherapeutic response. The nurse is essentially giving the message to the woman that labor cannot be tolerated without medication.
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