The nurse at an outpatient clinic is sitting with the parents while their adolescent goes for a test. The parents are complaining about their child's behavior. Which response by the nurse would promote family-centered communication?
1. "I agree with you; discipline is an important part of parenting."
2. "Tell me how you feel when your adolescent is aggressive with you."
3. "You are so right. Adolescents function in the me-first mode all the time."
4. "I know just how you feel. I had the same experience with my children."
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Rationale 1: This statement is a blocking statement and would not foster family-centered communication.
Rationale 2: Using an open-ended question allows the parents to discuss a family concern.
Rationale 3: This statement is a blocking statement and would not foster family-centered communication.
Rationale 4: This statement is a blocking statement and would not foster family-centered communication.
Global Rationale:
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