A child has just been diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia,and the mother is expressing guilt about not taking the child to the doctor right away.What response by the nurse is best?
A) "Always call the physician when your child has a change in what is normal for him."
B) "It is better to be safe than sorry."
C) "It is common for parents not to notice subtle changes in their children's health."
D) "I hope this delay does not affect the treatment plan."

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This statement is not only true,but it will also help minimize the mother's guilt and help establish a therapeutic relationship with the nurse.Identifying concerns and clarifying misconceptions will help families cope with the stress of chronic illness.

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