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A Pregnant Woman States, "I Just Know Labour Will Be

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A pregnant woman states, "I just know labour will be so painful that I won't be able to stand it.I know it sounds awful, but I really dread going into labour." The nurse responds by stating, "Oh, don't worry about labour so much.I have been through it, and although it is painful, many good medications are available to decrease the pain." Which statement regarding this response is true? The nurse's reply was a:


A) Therapeutic response.By sharing something personal, the nurse gives hope to this woman.
B) Nontherapeutic response.By providing false reassurance, the nurse actually cut off further discussion of the woman's fears.
C) Therapeutic response.By providing information about the medications available, the nurse is giving information to the woman.
D) Nontherapeutic response.The nurse is essentially giving the message to the woman that labour cannot be tolerated without medication.

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