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During the nursing assessment, the client states, 'My surgeon just told me that my cancer has spread, and I have less than 6 months to live.' Which nursing response would be the most therapeutic?

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Rationale: The client has received very distressing news and is most likely still experiencing shock and denial. In option 1, the nurse invites the client to ventilate feelings. Option 2 is social and expresses the nurse's feelings rather than the client's feelings. Option 3 is patronizing and stereotypical. Option 4 provides social communication and false hope.

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