A patient accompanied by a sibling has returned to the hospital because of a recurrence of bipolar disorder. The admitting nurse notes that the sibling seems disinterested in the admitting process
The nurse should act on the thought that the sibling: a. may be quiet by nature.
b. is probably thankful for the admission.
c. may be feeling hurt, anger, or resentment.
d. may not fully understand the admission process.
C
Hurt, anger, and resentment are common emotions among families with mentally ill members. The nurse should assess for this and give support as necessary.
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