Mr. Brown’s teenage daughter had been involved in shoplift- ing. He expresses much anger toward her and states he can not face her, let alone discuss this with her: “I just will not tolerate a thief.”...

Mr. Brown’s teenage daughter had been involved in shoplift-
ing. He expresses much anger toward her and states he can

not face her, let alone discuss this with her: “I just will not
tolerate a thief.” Which nursing intervention would the nurse
take to assist Mr. Brown with his deficit in forgiveness?
a. Assure him that many parents feel the same way.
b. Reassure him that many teenagers go through this kind of
rebellion and that it will pass.
c. Assist the patient to identify how unforgiving feelings
toward others hurt the one who cannot forgive.
d. Ask him if he is sure he has spent sufficient time with his
daughter.