A client is crying softly and saying,"What did I do to deserve this punishment,Lord?" Which of the following responses by the nurse would be the most appropriate?

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Some clients may view their illness as punishment for misdeeds and may have difficulty accepting care from nurses who do not share their beliefs.Because the nurse may not be a member of the client's religious faith group,an open-ended response showing caring is the most appropriate statement.The most therapeutic response from the nurse is an open-ended question.This allows the client to share information and not feel like his/her actions are being judged by the nurse.Also,this allows the nurse to not give advice or offer false information to the client.

A Client Is Crying Softly and Saying,"What Did I Do