Which response by the nurse demonstrates therapeutic communication to a client who says, 'I feel hopeless and useless'?
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Correct answer: Tell me more about what makes you feel hopeless.
Open-ended questions encourage expression of feelings and promote further communication. Option (c) invites discussion, while the others block communication or offer false reassurance.
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