A client on an eating disorder unit is scheduled to have a family therapy session tomorrow. The goal of the scheduled session is to educate the family. The family calls and tells the nurse that they cannot make it to the scheduled session
What is the most appropriate intervention for the nurse at this time?
A) Comfort the client.
B) Encourage the family to participate in education about the client's disorder and family processes.
C) Tell the family that they are impeding the client's recovery process.
D) Call the social worker to enlist his or her help with the family.
B
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