A nurse invited all the teenagers who were newly diagnosed with diabetes to a group meeting to discuss issues they all had in common
One teenager replied, "I don't know if I want to share all the problems I'm having with strangers." Which of the following is the best nurse response?
a. "Don't share anything with anyone until you're comfortable doing so."
b. "I can understand what you are saying."
c. "No one will require you to do anything you don't want to do."
d. "The purpose of the group is to have a safe place to share problems with others who may be having similar problems."
ANS: D
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