CommunicationQuestion 907 of 1700
A resident has had a leg amputated. Which response is the most therapeutic?
- “Losing a leg is a big change. How do you feel about it?”
- “I’m so sorry about this. I can’t imagine losing a leg.”
- “You will be fine, so there is no need to worry.”
- “At least you are alive, and you have the rest of your body to be thankful for.”
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Correct answer: “Losing a leg is a big change. How do you feel about it?”
Sympathy focuses on your feelings. A therapeutic reply helps the resident cope.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 1.3: Communication Within the Health Care Team
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026