The parents of a child with a developmental disability tell the nurse that they feel guilty because they sometimes find themselves feeling sad and wondering how their child would be without the disability
Which response by the nurse best shows empathy and encourages the parents to vent their feelings?
A) "I'm sure it must be difficult to have a child developmentally delayed."
B) "There are lots of parents that are experiencing the difficulty and feelings of hopelessness and grief you're having. Maybe if you talk to someone it might help you both."
C) "I can only imagine how hard it is for you. You should know that it is common for parents to have these feelings when having a child with special needs."
D) "It's important to focus on the positives that can come from the experience of being the parents of a child that has these issues."
Ans: C
Showing empathy by stating, "I can only imagine how hard it is for you" is important when developing rapport and supporting the parents, and letting them know that they are not alone in the feelings they are experiencing allows them to feel less guilty. Just stating, "I'm sure it must be difficult to have a child developmentally delayed" may convey empathy but it does not allow for open conversation. "There are lots of parents that are experiencing the difficulty and feelings of hopelessness and grief you're having. Maybe if you talk to someone it might help you both" doesn't convey empathy. "It's important to focus on the positives that can come from the experience of being the parents of a child that has these issues" does not address the parents' feelings.
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