During a routine physical, an 11-year-old tells the nurse that many students in school are "doing it." How should the nurse respond to this statement?
A)
Tell the client to talk with parents about sexual matters.
B)
Stay silent and wait for the client to continue the discussion.
C)
State that sexual activity is not appropriate at age 11.
D)
Ask what "doing it" means to this client.
D
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