A college student who was nearly raped a month ago is referred to a nurse who is trained as a rape crisis counselor. The nurse schedules appointments for the client three times a week for 3 weeks
At the first session, the client announces that she has decided to quit school and return home. Which is the most appropriate nursing response?
A) "I'm confident you know what's best for you."
B) "This is not a good time for you to make such an important decision."
C) "Your mother and father will be terribly disappointed."
D) "What will you do if you go home?"
B
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