A nurse observes the parent–child interaction during the 9-year-old well-child checkup and notes the child is dressed in a seductive adult manner. Which response by the nurse would be most beneficial?
1. Telling the parent, "I am going to refer you to parenting classes, since your child is dressed inappropriately."
2. Asking the child, "Are you happy with the way you are dressed?"
3. Asking the mother to leave the room so she can talk with the child alone
4. Telling the parent, "Let's talk privately. Let's discuss the way your child is dressed, and possible ways to dress more appropriately.
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Rationale:
1. The nurse should discuss concerns with the parent before any referrals are made.
2. It is not appropriate for the nurse to discuss this concern with the child before discussing it privately with the parent first.
3. It would be inappropriate for the nurse to ask the parent to leave the room to discuss the concern with the child before discussing it privately with the parent first.
4. The best approach to this encounter would be for the nurse to discuss concerns with the parent privately.
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