An Adolescent Asks the Nurse,"Why Should I Tell You Anything

question 9

Multiple Choice

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

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