The family of a client who is being discharged after trying to kill himself with one of his father's guns asks for a family meeting with the nurse to discuss their son's situation. Which statement by the nurse would be the most therapeutic start to the meeting?
A. "I must begin by saying that I am uncomfortable meeting without your son here to talk for himself."
B. "Let's start by introducing ourselves and talking about what is most troubling to each of you about having your son home."
C. "Why don't we all introduce ourselves and say what our relationship is to your son? I'll begin, because I'm the nurse who'll be seeing him after he comes home."
D. "I am going to begin by talking in general terms about your son's return home and some of the things that might happen. I can suggest measures that might be helpful, and then you can ask questions."
Ans: D. "I am going to begin by talking in general terms about your son's return home and some of the things that might happen. I can suggest measures that might be helpful, and then you can ask questions."
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