Identify the most appropriate response for the nurse when parents say, "Living with this disease is really hard; it's not fair."
a. "Tell me about what is hard for you."
b. "I know exactly how you must feel."
c. "I know a local support group for families."
d. "I am going to ask the grief counselor to meet with you."
A
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A The first step in supporting families and helping them deal with chronic sorrow
is to listen to and recognize their pain.
B This comment does not encourage parents to talk about their feelings. Each
individual's perception of a situation is different. A nurse can never know
exactly how parents feel about having a child with a chronic illness.
C This comment does not address the parent's immediate feelings.
D This response does not address the parent's immediate feelings.
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