The nurse is working with the family of a child with conduct disorder (CD).The parents are very stressed and fighting a great deal.What action by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A) Assess the family for sleep disturbances.
B) Question the parents about alcohol intake.
C) Refer the family to a weekend respite program.
D) Suggest the parents enter couples' counseling.

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The stress of caring for a child with CD can be overwhelming.The nurse is in an ideal position to encourage the parents to care for their needs,too,to reduce stress.One helpful intervention is to refer the family to a respite care program so the parents can experience some stress-free time without the child.Assessing sleep patterns and substance abuse may or may not be beneficial.Couples' counseling also may or may not be beneficial.Simply being away from the child for short periods of time might be the only intervention needed.

The Nurse Is Working with the Family of a Child