A Nurse Observes the Parent-Child Interaction During a 6-Year-Old's Well

A nurse observes the parent-child interaction during a 6-year-old's well child checkup and notes that the parent speaks harshly to the child and uses negative remarks when speaking with the nurse. Which statement by the nurse would be most beneficial?

A) "Perhaps you should leave the room so that I can speak with your child privately."
B) "I am going to refer you for counseling, since your interactions with your child seem so negative."
C) Addressing the child, the nurse says, "Are you unhappy when Mommy talks to you like this?"
D) "Let's talk privately.Let's discuss the way you speak with your child and possible ways to be more positive."