The nurse is caring for an older client whose husband died approximately 6 weeks ago. The client says, "There's no one left to care about me. Everyone that I have loved is now gone."The nurse would make which response to the client?

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The correct response, "It sounds as though you are feeling all alone right now," acknowledges the client's feelings and reflects empathy, which is an appropriate therapeutic communication technique.

The Nurse Is Caring for an Older Client Whose Husband