A client who is pacing and wringing his hands states, “I just need to walk” when questioned by the nurse about what he is feeling. Which of the following responses by the nurse is most therapeutic? 1....

A client who is pacing and wringing his hands states, “I just need to walk” when questioned by the nurse about what he is feeling. Which of the following responses by the nurse is most therapeutic?

1. “You need to sit down and relax.”

2. “Are you feeling anxious?”

3. “Is something bothering you?”

4. “You must be experiencing a problem now.”