A client asks you, "Do you think, I have cancer?" The most appropriate response is:
A)"I will refer you to your doctor."
B)"If I were you, I will not worry unnecessarily."
C)"You sound concerned about what the doctor may find."
D)"You will undergo different tests before cancer can be diagnosed."

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The most appropriate response is, "You sound concerned about what the doctor may find." This response by the nurse aid focuses on the client's feelings and promotes therapeutic communication. Choice A neglects the feelings of the client in the present situation. As the client verbalizes some concern, it is important to respond immediately and appropriately. Choice B is inappropriate response because this gives a false reassurance to the client. Choice D dismisses the client's feelings and focuses too much on the diagnosis.

A Client Asks You, "Do You Think, I Have Cancer