Question

a patient discloses to the nurse practitioner that they want to stop using cocaine. which response by the np is most therapeutic?
\youll need to stop talking to all your old friends.\
\good for you! i knew youd come around!\
\oh, you want to stop using cocaine?\
\are you sure? the last time you tried, it didnt work.\

Explanation:

A therapeutic response should be empathetic, non - judgmental, and supportive. The first option is extreme and may isolate the patient. The second option is somewhat dismissive and doesn't address the patient's struggle. The fourth option is negative and may discourage the patient. The third option simply acknowledges the patient's statement in a neutral and open - ended way, which encourages further communication.

Answer:

"Oh, you want to stop using cocaine?"