When caring for children in the mental health setting, nurses may become aware of unresolved issues about their own family. If left unaddressed, care for the child may be affected because:

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Nurses' feelings may become activated if they have unresolved family issues. These feelings may affect their ability to care for the child in the mental health setting. Therefore, it is important for nurses to address their own issues to ensure they can provide the best possible care for the child. The other choices are incorrect because nurses' experiences can affect their care, the opportunity may or may not help the nurses heal, and there may or may not be an increased potential for regression.

When Caring for Children in the Mental Health Setting, Nurses