A mother of a 6-foot, 2-inch, 16-year-old girl who is being treated for hyperpituitarism says, "I can't stand it that my beautiful daughter is a freak." What is the nurse's best response?
a. "Gigantism is treatable."
b. "Her height could help her be a basketball star or a model."
c. "What is it about her height that makes her a freak?"
d. "All parents feel responsible when their children have problems."
C
Using a question that encourages further discussion will help the nurse understand the distress that the parent is trying to convey. Listening to the parents' concerns helps them get in touch with their own feelings.
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