Question

1. which of the following is the most therapeutic response to the client?

a. “your cousin must not be a mom.”
b. “i have no idea why she would say that. you know best what to do with your baby.”
c. “it can be frustrating when everyone has different advice to give. from a medical standpoint, the safest place for an infant carrier is on the ground.”
d. “she is right that is dangerous. didn’t you go to the safety class?”

Explanation:

A therapeutic response acknowledges the client's feelings and provides useful, non - judgmental information. Option c acknowledges the frustration of receiving different advice and gives medical advice in a neutral way. Option a is off - topic and judgmental. Option b passes the responsibility without providing any useful input. Option d is judgmental and confrontational.

Answer:

C. "It can be frustrating when everyone has different advice to give. From a medical standpoint, the safest place for an infant carrier is on the ground."