In the first family consultation session, Darren states that his wife Anna's flirtatiousness during manic phases embarrasses him. Which of the following responses by the nurse is consistent with the "feeling stage" of family consultation?
A) "Darren, how do you think your comments make Anna feel?"
B) "I'd be embarrassed, too, if my spouse flirted openly."
C) "Thanks for sharing that, Darren. Anna, can you respond to this?"
D) "Your feelings may indicate codependence. You are not responsible for your wife's behavior, and no one blames you."
Ans: B
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In the feeling stage, the consultant acknowledges the feelings of all family members and tries to normalize them with statements such as, "If that happened to me, I'd be angry, too."
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