ATI Mental Health Practice B 2023

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A nurse is speaking with the parents of a 4-year-old child who has a terminal illness. The parents tell the nurse they have taken their son's name off the list for little league baseball next season. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: "It must be frustrating for you to have to cancel an activity your son enjoyed." This response shows empathy and acknowledges the parents' feelings without judgment. It validates their emotions and demonstrates understanding of their situation.
Choice B is incorrect because it is dismissive and irrelevant to the parents' emotional state.
Choice C is incorrect as it minimizes the parents' decision and disregards their current feelings.
Choice D is incorrect as it may come off as confrontational and not empathetic towards the parents' emotions. The key is to show empathy and understanding towards the parents' situation, making choice A the most appropriate response.

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