A woman who has been in a monogamous relationship for the past 6 months presents to clinic with herpes on her labia. The patient is distraught because her partner must have cheated on her. Which response by the nurse is most effective in establishing an open rapport with a patient?

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If open communication is to be established with the patient, the patient must know that she can trust health care team members. By telling the patient that all encounters are confidential, the nurse establishes trust. Sharing a story brings the focus to the nurse, inhibiting open rapport. The nurse does not tell the patient what to do, because that should be the patient's decision. Forcing the patient to confide by sharing every sexual encounter may hinder a trusting relationship.

A Woman Who Has Been in a Monogamous Relationship for the Past