A client whose adolescent son committed suicide by hanging himself in the family's garage says to the nurse, "The coroner just informed us that our son had AIDS." Which response to the client by the nurse is appropriate?
A. "You didn't know that he had AIDS? How did he see the family health care provider without your knowing?"
B. "Your poor son. How troubled he must have been. It's a shame he couldn't talk to you and get some help."
C. "Your son had an autopsy because he committed suicide, but the coroner didn't have to tell you that he was ill."
D. "Your son was keeping a very troubling diagnosis to himself. I am so sorry. No matter how close and loving children are to their parents, some children just aren't able to confide in their parents."
Ans: D. "Your son was keeping a very troubling diagnosis to himself. I am so sorry. No matter how close and loving children are to their parents, some children just aren't able to confide in their parents."
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