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A patient states, "I'm so worried that I might have cancer." The nurse responds, "It is time for you to eat breakfast." The nurse's response is an example of.

A. Judgmental response.
This isn’t necessarily judgmental, as it doesn't express an opinion about the patient’s feelings or concern.

B. Using clichés.
Clichés are general or overused phrases meant to provide comfort but are not present here.

C. Changing the subject.
Changing the subject dismisses the patient's concern without acknowledging it, which is evident here as the nurse diverts to breakfast without addressing the worry.

D. Giving false reassurance.
False reassurance involves saying something unrealistic to make the patient feel better, which isn't directly done here.

A. The nurse-patient relationship ends when the patient is discharged.
The nurse-patient relationship is time-limited and often ends when the patient is discharged, which aligns with its structured, goal-oriented nature.

B. A social relationship does not have goals or needs to be met. While social relationships may not have structured goals, they can still have mutual needs or goals. In contrast, the nurse-patient relationship has specific health-related goals and objectives focused on patient care.

C. The focus is mainly on the nurse in the nurse-patient relationship. This is incorrect, as the primary focus of the therapeutic relationship is on the patient's needs and well-being, not the nurse’s.

D. A social relationship does not require trust or sharing of life experiences. Social relationships do require trust and sharing of experiences; however, they are typically not bound by the professional boundaries, goals, and time limitations that define the nurse-patient relationship.