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When a client with dementia says, 'I want to go home,' which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

A. You are at home. B. You are staying here. C. You must be homesick. D. You need to call your family.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Acknowledging homesickness validates the client's feelings, redirecting the conversation therapeutically without causing distress.

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