The psychiatric-mental health nurse functions from the perspective that clients benefit from an internal locus of control
Which client behavior demonstrates progress toward the client's goal of operating from an internal locus of control? The client: A) Verbalizes that "poor" genetics is the cause of everything.
B) Asks the nurse what actions should be taken.
C) Shares feelings and treatment preferences with the nurse.
D) States the belief that God will take care of everything.
C
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