The nurse is working with a 16-year-old pregnant female who tells the nurse that she needs an abortion.The nurse provides the patient with information on alternatives to abortion,but after several sessions,the patient still insists on having the abortion.The competency of the counselor requires the nurse to
A) Insist that the patient speak with a "Right-to-Life" advocate.
B) Provide a referral to an abortion service.
C) Refuse to provide referral to an abortion service.
D) Delay referral to an abortion service.

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As a counselor,the nurse is responsible for providing information,listening objectively,and being supportive,caring,and trustworthy.The nurse does not make decisions but rather helps the patient reach decisions that are best for him or her.To refuse to provide a referral or to delay referral would not be supportive of the patient's decision.Counselors usually suggest and rarely insist.

The Nurse Is Working with a 16-Year-Old Pregnant Female Who