A home care nurse is caring for a client with complaints of epigastric discomfort who is scheduled for a barium swallow. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of the test?A) "I'll take a laxative to clear my bowels before the test."
B) "I'll drink full liquids the day before the test."
C) "I'll avoid eating or drinking anything 6 to 8 hours before the test."
D) "There is no need for special preparation before the test."

I would tell my friend that a conflict must be resolved with frank and calm conversation. A confrontation will make those involved in the conflict nervous and this will hinder the visualization of the conflict's resolution, but the confrontation will create more problems.

Explanation:

The way you manage conflict is extremely important. Avoiding conflict is never a good thing; it generates resentment and allows conflict to build up to a breaking point, at which point it is probably too late to correct. However, using confrontation to solve the problem promotes a poor and bad relationship because it causes anger and prevents people from finding a solution to the conflict.

Ideally, the conflict should be resolved with frank and calm conversation that exposes problems without charge and provides a clear view of how to resolve them. This is how a healthy relationship should be structured.