After an episode of severe pain, a client says to the nurse, “The pain really frightened me. I thought I was going to die.” Which statement is the most appropriate response from the nurse? 1. “I...

After an episode of severe pain, a client says to the nurse, “The pain really frightened me. I thought I was going to die.” Which statement is the most appropriate response from the nurse?

1. “I understand that pain can be a frightening experience.”

2. “Why were you frightened? You have had pain before.”

3. “There's no need to be frightened of pain.”

4. “Pain can't cause you to die. Try to relax.”