Which of the following statements by a social worker is an example of reassuring or providing false assurance to a client?

A) ​Try to focus on your new quality of life.
B) ​Certainly, your surgery will be successful.
C) ​I sense that you are feeling very anxious.
D) ​Other people have had similar experiences.

Providing false assurance or reassurance involves making promises that cannot be guaranteed, such as assuring the client that their surgery will be successful. As a social worker, it is important to avoid making promises that cannot be kept, as this can undermine trust and credibility with clients. Instead, it is better to offer support and empathy, to acknowledge the client's emotions, and to provide accurate information about the situation. Choices A, C, and D all demonstrate appropriate social work skills by offering support, acknowledging emotions, and providing empathy and normalization.