A Woman Who Has Been in a Monogamous Relationship for the Past

A woman who has been in a monogamous relationship for the past 6 months presents to clinic with herpes on her labia. The patient is distraught because her partner must have cheated on her. Which response by the nurse is most effective in establishing an open rapport with a patient?

A) Share a story.
B) Inform the patient that all encounters are confidential.
C) Encourage the patient to break up with her partner for cheating.
D) Tell the patient that she must be honest about every sexual experience she has had.

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