A patient is being discharged to a nursing home. While preparing the discharge summary, the patient says: "I feel that nobody cares about me." The nurse could improve the communication climate by saying:
A)"You feel all alone."
B)"You are angry about this situation."
C)"You cannot stay here any longer."
D)"Your family doesn't have the skills to care of you."

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Option A, "You feel all alone," is an empathetic response that acknowledges the patient's feelings, which can improve the communication climate by making the patient feel understood and cared for.

A Patient Is Being Discharged to a Nursing Home