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Average Score: 74%
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A 16-year-old young woman is brought by her parents to the outpatient clinic for treatment of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). While the nurse obtains a history, the client says bitterly, 'My parents are mean and don't really care about me.' Which of the following responses by the nurse is BEST?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Reflecting the clientÔÇÖs feelings validates her emotions, encouraging therapeutic communication. Options B, C, and D are nontherapeutic, dismissing or challenging her statement.