Problem:
A new health care team member asks an experienced team member how best to address an adolescent patient who has been diagnosed with PTSD during the assessment while the family is present. What is the best response the team member can provide? A. Always address questions and concerns to the parents because the patient may not provide accurate information. B. Ask all questions of the group; do not directly address the patient when asking questions. C. Do not allow family members to be present during any part of the patient's assessment because their presence may inhibit the patient. D. Speak directly with the patient in a respectful and empathic tone, whether or not family members are present.