A female client is being discharged from an inpatient mental health unit after receiving treatment for bipolar disorder.She has responded well to treatment but voices concern about going home and maintaining balance in her life.The client would benefit most by a response from the nurse that conveyed the therapeutic communication principle of:

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A protective response,such as "Let's look together again at what we have planned for you when you go home," will help the client feel more confident in her ability to do well once she is discharged.The other options are examples of therapeutic principles but do not address the needs of this client at this time.

A Female Client Is Being Discharged from an Inpatient Mental