Question

A parent who is visiting a hospitalized adolescent gets into an argument with the adolescent. leaving the adolescent's room in tears, the parent meets the nurse and relates the argument, saying, "i can't believe i got so angry that i could have hit my child." what is the most therapeutic response by the nurse?

Answer 1

The most therapeutic response that the nurse should give to the nurse is to ask the parent to calm down and to explain as to what his or her emotions must have triggered from. It is best to tell to the parent that you somehow understand his or her side of story but it is best to be calm and be understanding of the patient's condition.