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A newly admitted 20-year-old client, diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), reluctantly reveals that she escaped from a satanic cult 2 years ago. The mother has been in the cult since the client was 3 years old and refused to leave with the client. The client says, 'Nobody will ever believe the horrible things the men did to me and my mother never stopped them.' Which of the following responses is appropriate for the nurse to make?

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Rationale: Saying 'It must be difficult to talk about what happened. I'm willing to listen' is appropriate, as it validates the client's struggle, offers support, and encourages sharing without judgment.

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