A 14-year-old female patient tells the school nurse that she frequently cuts herself. The nurse is very upset by this information. What is the best action by the nurse?

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3. Because the patient is not in imminent danger, the desire to involve others, whether it is the principle or the girl's parents, must be guided by the patient's choices and the need to respect confidentiality. While developing the nurse-patient relationship, the nurse must learn to respond to the patient rather than react to the patient. Ignoring the issue does not address the patient's needs.

A 14-Year-Old Female Patient Tells the School Nurse That She