When the depressed adolescent tells the school nurse, "I can't seem to get a handle on my life. I can't see the point of living," the nurse's most therapeutic response would be:
a. "Hey! Cheer up! You are young and have a lot to live for.".
b. "Wow! Surely as young as you are nothing can seem that bad.".
c. "I think I better call your mother.".
d. "What in particular don't you have a handle on?"
D
The nurse should help the troubled teenager externalize his feelings.
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