During an admission to the inpatient adolescent unit, a client tells the nurse that his foster parents punish him too severely. The appropriate response of the nurse is to:

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The appropriate initial response of the nurse is to gather data from the foster parents regarding their disciplinary practices in order to facilitate communication and collaboration among all parties involved in the client's care. This will help determine the appropriate intervention for the situation. Jumping to conclusions or taking drastic measures such as informing the psychiatrist or notifying the authorities without gathering data from all parties involved can be harmful to the client's trust in the healthcare system and the foster parents. Telling the parents they need to be more therapeutic, not punitive may cause them to feel defensive and may not address the root of the problem.

During an Admission to the Inpatient Adolescent Unit, a Client