The Nurse Is Talking with the Parent of a Child

question 20

Multiple Choice

The nurse is talking with the parent of a child newly diagnosed with a chronic illness. The parent is upset and tearful. The nurse asks, "Whom do you talk to when something is worrying you?" How should the nurse's statement be interpreted?

• A) Inappropriate, because the parent is so upset
• B) A diversion of the present crisis to similar situations with which the parent has dealt
• C) An intervention to find someone to help the parent
• D) Part of assessing the parent's available support system

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