The home health nurse is caring for a 28-year-old client with a T10 SCI who says, “I can’t do anything. Why am I so worthless?” Which statement by the nurse would be the most therapeutic? 1. “This...

The home health nurse is caring for a 28-year-old client with a T10 SCI who says, “I can’t do anything. Why am I so worthless?” Which statement by the nurse would be the most therapeutic?

1. “This must be very hard for you. You’re feeling worthless?”

2. “You shouldn’t feel worthless—you are still alive.”

3. “Why do you feel worthless? You still have the use of your arms.”

4. “If you attended a work rehab program you wouldn’t feel worthless.”