Mrs. Jernigan's son goes into the hall and begins to cry. He tells you that he feels so bad about admitting his mother to the nursing home, but he knows she needs more care than the family can provide. This reaction shows
A. That the son is overly concerned about his mother's health care.
B. The son's need for medication to deal with this transition.
C. A need for counseling for the family and the patient.
D. The mixed emotions that families often experience during admission.
Answer: D
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