The nurse is caring for a child of divorced parents on the postoperative unit. Both parents are with the child upon returning from surgery. The nurse hears the parents arguing just outside the child's room. What is the best response by the nurse?
A) "If you are going to argue can you please take it outside?"
B) "I'm not sure if you care, but your child can hear you arguing."
C) "I know this is a stressful time, but your child can hear you arguing outside the room."
D) "It is important that your child gets some rest so arguing outside the room doesn't help."
Ans: C
The nurse stating "I know this is a stressful time" is a therapeutic way of being empathetic while still ensuring that they know their child can hear them arguing.
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