A 15-year-old patient is concerned because her mother wants her to receive the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination, but the patient is unsure if she wants it. Which response by the nurse is most therapeutic?

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The nurse should encourage health promotion behaviors but first must consider the autonomy of the patient and assess the patient for more data. The nurse should value the input of the patient in making a decision and assess what the patient is thinking to address any concerns the patient may have. The HPV vaccine is a preventative treatment; whether or not the patient is sexually active (asking about how many sexual partners) does not matter in this case. The nurse should not make assumptions about a patient's home life (mother knows best); instead, the nurse should ask questions while establishing a therapeutic relationship. Recommending the patient get the vaccine as soon as possible is in violation of the patient's rights.

A 15-Year-Old Patient Is Concerned Because Her Mother Wants Her