The parents of a teenage client meet with the nurse for the first family session following the client's recent suicide attempt
The nurse expresses empathy with the parents about the stress and worry they have felt over the client's condition. Which of the following reasons most likely explains the nurse's action?
A) The nurse wishes to show respect for the family.
B) The nurse wants to offset the mother's protective behaviors.
C) The nurse wants to take the focus off the mother.
D) The nurse is unable to create distance from the family.
Ans: A
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Nurses must show respect for families who are doing the best they can to help their loved ones while also coping with their own, often stressful circumstances.
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