An 80-year-old client with heart disease tells the nurse, "I am sick because I sinned by smoking cigarettes." Which response by the nurse is appropriate?

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A)This client is in distress and seeking forgiveness. The nurse should offer this forgiveness and a reason why the forgiveness is valid. If the nurse tells the client that it is too late to do anything about the problem, there is a possibility that the client's distress will increase. Suggesting that the hospital chaplain be called for prayer reinforces the idea that smoking is a sin. Saying there are worse habits minimizes the client's concerns and does not offer forgiveness.
B)This client is in distress and seeking forgiveness. The nurse should offer this forgiveness and a reason why the forgiveness is valid. If the nurse tells the client that it is too late to do anything about the problem, there is a possibility that the client's distress will increase. Suggesting that the hospital chaplain be called for prayer reinforces the idea that smoking is a sin. Saying there are worse habits minimizes the client's concerns and does not offer forgiveness.
C)This client is in distress and seeking forgiveness. The nurse should offer this forgiveness and a reason why the forgiveness is valid. If the nurse tells the client that it is too late to do anything about the problem, there is a possibility that the client's distress will increase. Suggesting that the hospital chaplain be called for prayer reinforces the idea that smoking is a sin. Saying there are worse habits minimizes the client's concerns and does not offer forgiveness.
D)This client is in distress and seeking forgiveness. The nurse should offer this forgiveness and a reason why the forgiveness is valid. If the nurse tells the client that it is too late to do anything about the problem, there is a possibility that the client's distress will increase. Suggesting that the hospital chaplain be called for prayer reinforces the idea that smoking is a sin. Saying there are worse habits minimizes the client's concerns and does not offer forgiveness.

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