A pregnant client is diagnosed with syphilis. Which response would demonstrate respect for the client and therapeutic communication
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"I am sure it is frightening to you to be diagnosed with a disease that can affect your baby."
Explanation:
The nurse needs to be supportive, empathic and accepting of the client, asking open-ended questions and acting calm and reassuring to her. By acknowledging her fears for her fetus, the nurse is demonstrating respect for her and conveying confidence that the client is trying to take care of her fetus.