An adult male client presents to the psychiatric clinic accompanied by his moth broke into a Jewelry store. The nurse conducts an intake assessment and determ information should the nurse provide this mother? A Suggest to the mother that she allow her son to go to jail. B Tell the mother to discourage her son's marijuana use. C Describe the consequences of enabling behaviors. D Refer the son to a drug treatment program immediately.

C Describe the consequences of enabling behaviors.<br /><br />In this situation, it is important for the nurse to educate the mother about the potential negative effects of enabling behaviors. Enabling can prevent the individual from facing the natural consequences of their actions and may hinder their motivation to seek help or change their behavior. By understanding these consequences, the mother may be better equipped to support her son in a way that encourages responsibility and positive change.