A Nurse Observes the Parent-Child Interaction During the Six-Year-Old Well-Child

A nurse observes the parent-child interaction during the six-year-old well-child checkup and notes that the parent speaks harshly to the child and uses negative remarks when speaking with the nurse. Which statement by the nurse would be most beneficial?

A) Addressing the child, the nurse says, "Are you unhappy when Mommy talks to you like this?"
B) "I am going to refer you for counseling, because your interactions with your child seem so negative."
C) "Perhaps you should leave the room so that I can speak with your child privately."
D) "Let's talk privately.Let's discuss ways you can speak to your child in a positive tone."