A parent complains that his child "won't tie her shoes even though she's capable of doing it.". Which response by a nurse is most therapeutic?
a. "Why is it so important to you that she tie her shoes?"
b. "What have you done to try to encourage her to tie her shoes?"
c. "Let your daughter go with her shoes untied. Don't you think she will soon tire of tripping over her shoelaces?"
d. "It sounds as if your daughter is seeking attention. How much quality time do you typically spend with her each day?"
B
The nurse needs to perform a complete assessment to determine the etiology of the child's problem and the parenting skills of the parent. Determining that the parent has tried to encourage the child to tie her shoes is the initial step in the nursing process.
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