Which response by the nurse is the most therapeutic when the patient states, "I'm so afraid to have a cesarean birth"?

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The response, "What concerns you most about a cesarean birth" focuses on what the patient is saying and asks for clarification, which is the most therapeutic response. The response, "Everything will be ok" is belittling the patient's feelings. The response, "Don't worry about it. It will be over soon" will indicate that the patient's feelings are not important. The response, "The physician will be in later and you can talk to him" does not allow the patient to verbalize her feelings when she wishes to do that.

Which Response by the Nurse Is the Most Therapeutic When