Problem:
17-year-old client comes to the clinic requesting treatment for a suspected sexually transmitted disease. He's concerned that his parents will be notified of his request for treatment. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate? "We can test you, but we must notify your parents before we can treat you." "Do your religious beliefs permit us to treat you?" "We can't test or treat you without your parent's consent." "Can you tell me your understanding of the implications of diagnostic testing and treatment?"