RN Exam Practice
Psychosocial IntegrityQuestion 1437 of 2368

An adult child asks the nurse whether to place their father in a nursing home. Which response is therapeutic?

  1. "Let's talk about what options are available for your father."
  2. "If I were you, I would place him in a nursing home."
  3. "You should not send him to a nursing home."
  4. "Most older adults are happier when they stay home."
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Correct answer: "Let's talk about what options are available for your father."

Giving personal opinions takes decision-making away from the client. Exploring options keeps the problem-solving with the client.

Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Communication: NONTHERAPEUTIC RESPONSES. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Psychosocial Integrity"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026