A client tells the nurse, "My doctor says I have to quit smoking, but I enjoy it too much." Which response by the nurse best demonstrates therapeutic communication?

The correct answer to the question "A client tells the nurse, "My doctor says I have to quit smoking, but I enjoy it too much." Which response by the nurse best demonstrates therapeutic communication?" is Option B: It sounds like you're conflicted about quitting smoking..

The other options — A) Smoking is very harmful; you really should quit for your health., C) What makes you enjoy smoking so much, despite the risks?, D) Many people find it hard to quit, but there are resources to help. — are incorrect for this NCLEX-RN Exam Prep question. As explained above: This response uses reflection, a therapeutic communication technique that acknowledges and validates the client's feelings of ambivalence without judgment or giving direct advice, encouraging further…