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

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?

A) Ask the patient what concerns she may have about the vaccination.
B) Inquire about how many sexual partners she has had in the past year.
C) Remind her that her mother knows best and that she should respect her parents' wishes.
D) Promote the importance of the vaccine, and recommend that the patient get the vaccine as soon as possible.

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