The Pediatric Nurse Providing Nursing Care for a 12-Year-Old Girl

The pediatric nurse providing nursing care for a 12-year-old girl listens as her mother describes her family situation.She states that the patient's 10-year-old sister is asking many questions about the patient's illness.The patient's mother feels that it is best not to talk about the patient with her sister.Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?

A) "Having a child in the hospital and having another daughter at home must be challenging. Focusing on the future when your child goes home would be best."
B) "It must be challenging to balance the needs of both of your children. Both children need information about her illness and hospitalization."
C) "It must be difficult for you to balance everyone's needs at this time. Doing what you think is best is most important."
D) "You and your husband know your children best. I am sure that you will decide the best way to handle this situation."