A client in palliative care has recently learned that their condition is terminal, and they express feelings of anger and frustration during your visit. What is the most appropriate nursing action in this situation?
Redirect the conversation to help the client focus on positive aspects of their current situation.
Acknowledge the client’s anger and provide them space to express their emotions.
Encourage a distracting activity to help the client temporarily avoid their feelings of anger.
Suggest solutions to help the client resolve their frustration so they feel less angry.
The correct answer is to acknowledge the client's feelings and allow them to express their emotions because it aligns with therapeutic communication and provides emotional support. When clients experience grief, validating their emotions helps foster a safe and therapeutic environment. Offering solutions or changing the topic may suppress their ability to process their feelings. Encouraging distraction without addressing emotions might avoid the immediate discomfort but does not support the grieving process effectively.
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