A nurse is talking with a client who reports that they have started feeling anxious every time they have to leave their house. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Explanation & Rationale
A. "Have you thought about moving to a new neighborhood?": This response may dismiss the client’s feelings and doesn't directly address the anxiety. It also suggests an unrealistic solution without understanding the root cause of the client's anxiety. B. "Let's discuss how you feel when you leave your house.": This response encourages open communication and invites the client to express their feelings. It focuses on understanding the client’s anxiety, which is the first step in addressing and managing it. C. "Tell me why you have developed an aversion to leaving your house.": While exploring the cause of the anxiety is important, this response may come across as judgmental and could make the client feel defensive. A more open and empathetic approach would help the client feel more comfortable discussing their feelings. D. "Have you tried leaving your house just once per day?": While this might be helpful in a later stage of treatment, it doesn't address the underlying anxiety and could be perceived as a directive instead of an empathetic, open-ended question to explore the client's emotions and experiences.