A nurse is caring for a patient who has just been diagnosed with a brain tumor. The patient asks the nurse if she should choose to have surgery. The nurse's most therapeutic response is:
A) "Tell me what you know about the surgery."
B) "I would never decide against having surgery."
C) "If I were you, I would definitely have the surgery."
D) "Don't worry. You will be fine if you don't have surgery."

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The most therapeutic response is one that allows the patient to express their thoughts and concerns while providing them with information to make an informed decision. Choice (A) allows the nurse to assess the patient's knowledge while providing an opportunity for the patient to ask further questions. The other options do not address the patient's concerns or provide helpful information.

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