The mother of a 6-year-old boy with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder asks to speak to the nurse about her son's disruptive behavior. What is the most therapeutic response by the nurse?
A) "Your son is a cute child, but he needs to calm down."
B) "It must be difficult to handle your son at home."
C) "You need to take a firmer approach with your son."
D) "Your son sure is active."
B
Feedback: Parents need support and reassurance; answer B validates the mother's feelings. Answer A is not appropriate. Answer C may put the parents on the defensive with regard to parenting skills used in the home. Answer D is not a therapeutic response.
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