A child confides to a nurse, "My uncle tried to play with me—you know, fondle me—when he picked me up after school. My parents will be upset if they find out. They'll blame me because I like it when he tickles me."
Which communication by the nurse would be the most therapeutic? a. "You feel your parents will blame you rather than your uncle?"
b. "I'd like for you to tell me more specifically what your uncle did to you.".
c. "Don't be afraid; I'll be there to talk to your parents about what your uncle did.".
d. "I'm sure your parents will believe you; they know you wouldn't lie about this.".
B
The most therapeutic nursing intervention is the one that asks the child to discuss the incident more specifically.
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