A 52-year-old client has recently experienced the loss of their partner and is visibly tearful during a routine appointment. The client states, 'I feel empty, and I just don’t know how to move forward.' Which action by the nurse would be most appropriate to provide initial support?
Ask the client, 'Can you tell me more about how you're feeling?'
Offer to contact the client’s friends or family for additional emotional support.
Respond by saying, 'You’re strong, and you’ll get through this.'
Recommend the client join a support group for individuals experiencing loss.
Open-ended therapeutic communication is the most appropriate approach in this scenario because it allows the client to express their emotions and thoughts freely, which can help in the grieving process. Responses such as 'Can you tell me more about how you're feeling?' create a non-judgmental and supportive environment, ensuring the client feels heard and validated. While suggesting a support group can be helpful in later stages and avoiding excessive reassurance is important to maintain authenticity, the immediate priority is to facilitate emotional expression without imposing solutions or minimizing the client’s feelings.
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