In counseling a teenage client who has decided to relinquish her baby for adoption, the nurse should:
a. affirm her decision while acknowledging her maturity in making it.
b. question her about her feelings regarding adoption.
c. tell her she can always change her mind about adoption.
d. ask her if anyone is coercing her into the decision to relinquish her baby.
A
A supportive, affirming approach by the nurse will strengthen the client's resolve and help her to appreciate the significance of the event.
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A) Ensure that appropriate care equipment is available in the transfer vehicle. B) Determine the willingness of the receiving agency to accept the patient. C) Give the family detailed directions to the receiving agency. D) Copy the patient's medical records to accompany him or her.
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a. evidence of physician orders b. evidence of professional standard compliance c. evidence of staffing patterns d. evidence of consent for treatment
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