In counseling a patient who has decided to relinquish her baby for adoption,the nurse should

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Affirming the patient's decision and acknowledging the maturity required for making such a decision is an appropriate response. It is important for the nurse to support the patient's decision rather than questioning or attempting to influence it. The nurse should also provide information about support services available to the patient and make sure that the patient is not being coerced into making this decision. Offering the patient the option to change her mind may create undue pressure or doubt about her decision, it is not an appropriate response.

In Counseling a Patient Who Has Decided to Relinquish Her