An Adolescent Asks a Nurse Conducting an Assessment Interview, "Why

question 10

Multiple Choice

An adolescent asks a nurse conducting an assessment interview, "Why should I tell you anything? You'll just tell my parents whatever you find out." Select the nurse's best reply.

• A) "That is not true. What you tell us is private and held in strict confidence. Your parents have no right to know."
• B) "Yes, your parents may find out what you say, but it is important that they know about your problems."
• C) "What you say about feelings is private, but some things, like suicidal thinking, must be reported to the treatment team."
• D) "It sounds as though you are not really ready to work on your problems and make changes."

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