Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 78%
Simulated
A 17-year-old client who has been taking an antidepressant for 6 weeks has returned to the clinic for a medication check. When the nurse talks with the client and her mother, the mother reports that she has to remind the client to take her antidepressant every day. The client says, 'Yeah, I'm pretty bad about remembering to take my meds, but I never miss a dose because Mom always bugs me about taking it.' Which of the following responses would be effective for the nurse to make to the client?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
This response highlights the importance of responsibility while opening a discussion about strategies for independence.