Lorazepam, an anxiolytic agent, has been prescribed for a client. Which of the following statements by the client would indicate to the nurse that client education about this medication has been effective?

Choice A reason: Asking “Why did you perform CPR?” is inappropriate and potentially judgmental. It implies criticism of the colleague’s actions rather than offering support. This could increase guilt or shame rather than provide therapeutic communication.

Choice B reason: Sharing one’s own unresolved trauma shifts the focus away from the colleague and may burden them further. It is not therapeutic to disclose personal struggles in this context, especially when framed as “I never recovered,” which could discourage the colleague from seeking healing.

Choice C reason: Asking “Tell me what you saw” is an open-ended, therapeutic communication technique. It allows the colleague to express feelings and process the traumatic event in a safe environment. This demonstrates empathy, active listening, and support without judgment or self-disclosure.

Choice D reason: Saying “That is horrible!” validates the event but does not encourage further dialogue. It may shut down communication by focusing only on the negative rather than inviting the colleague to share their experience.

Choice A reason: La belle indifference refers to a paradoxical lack of concern about significant symptoms, often seen in conversion disorder. The graduate’s calm acceptance of sudden blindness reflects this phenomenon, where the emotional response is disproportionately unconcerned compared to the severity of the symptom.

Choice B reason: Malingering involves intentional production of symptoms for external gain, such as avoiding responsibilities or obtaining benefits. In this case, there is no evidence of intentional deception or external motivation, making this option incorrect.

Choice C reason: Undoing is a defense mechanism where a person attempts to reverse or negate unacceptable thoughts or behaviors. It does not apply here, as the graduate is not attempting to counteract or "undo" anything but is instead indifferent to the symptom.

Choice D reason: Regression involves reverting to earlier developmental behaviors when faced with stress. The graduate’s response does not demonstrate childlike or regressive behavior but rather indifference, making this option inaccurate.