The nurse of an outpatient clinic is sitting with the parents while their adolescent goes for a test. The parents are complaining about their child's behavior. The nursing statement to a parent that fosters family-centered communication is
1. "I agree with you,discipline is animportant part of parenting."
2. "I know just how you feel.I had thesame experience with my children."
3. "You are so right. Adolescentsfunction in the me-first mode all the time."
4. "Tell me how you feel when youradolescent is aggressive with you."
Answer:4
Rationale:Using an open-ended question allows the parents to discuss a family concern. All the other questions or statements are blocking statements and would not foster family-centered communication.
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