The nurse in a clinic is seeing a child with leukemia. The parents are having trouble coping and ask the nurse for advice. What is the nurse's best response?
A) Suggest a support group for parents of children with leukemia.
B) Have the parents see a social worker.
C) Encourage the parents to have hope.
D) Offer a website to gain information.
Ans: A
Feedback: Support groups help assist people in stressful situations by providing emotional support, increasing access to information, and talking with others in the same stressful situation.
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