During a home care visit,an older adult client begins to cry softly when asked about coping with back pain.The client states,"My back hurts bad all the time and I am so confused about all these tests and scared that the doctor wants me to have surgery" Which is the priority intervention by the nurse?

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A) The priority caring intervention in a client who is ready to disclose emotions is to attentively listen to the client's thoughts and fears. Each of the other choices is appropriate at some point on the care continuum.
B) The priority caring intervention in a client who is ready to disclose emotions is to attentively listen to the client's thoughts and fears. Each of the other choices is appropriate at some point on the care continuum.
C) The priority caring intervention in a client who is ready to disclose emotions is to attentively listen to the client's thoughts and fears. Each of the other choices is appropriate at some point on the care continuum.
D) The priority caring intervention in a client who is ready to disclose emotions is to attentively listen to the client's thoughts and fears. Each of the other choices is appropriate at some point on the care continuum.

During a Home Care Visit,an Older Adult Client Begins to Cry