After a few minutes of conversation, a female client who is depressed wearily asks the nurse, “Why pick me to talk to? Go talk to someone else.” Which of the following replies by the nurse is best? 1....

After a few minutes of conversation, a female client who is depressed wearily asks the nurse, “Why pick me to talk to? Go talk to someone else.” Which of the following replies by the nurse is best?

1. “I'm assigned to care for you today, if you'll let me.”

2. “You have a lot of potential, and I'd like to help you.”

3. “I'll talk to someone else later.”

4. “I'm interested in you and want to help you.”