The nurse is caring for a client who sustained a complete spinal cord injury to T4 after falling during a rock climbing accident. The client says, "I'll never walk, let alone climb, again. I wish I had died".
What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu

ID: 137304

Question

The nurse is caring for a client who sustained a complete spinal cord injury to T4 after falling during a rock climbing accident. The client says, "I'll never walk, let alone climb, again. I wish I had died".  
   What is the  most  appropriate response by the nurse? 
 
   Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu   
 
 ID: 137304

Accepted Answer

"Tell me more about your feelings regarding your injury."

Answer

"I'm so sorry about your injury. I can't imagine what you're going through."

Answer

"Do you have a plan to end your life?"

Answer

"Let's focus on your recovery. We can start by doing some deep breathing and coughing exercises."

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