The Nurse Is Providing Care to a Client Who Is

Multiple Choice

The nurse is providing care to a client who is newly diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) . Which statements by the nurse could inhibit the development of therapeutic communication with this client? Select all that apply.

A) "I am so happy today! I just found out that I got accepted into nurse practitioner school!"
B) "Well, I guess your lifestyle finally caught up to you."
C) "One of my cousins has AIDS. It is hard to watch him die."
D) "Tell me your feelings about the diagnosis."
E) "Would you like to talk about the new medications you've been prescribed?"