The nurse chooses to interview the family in the clinic office. A rationale for this decision is:
1. Choosing the nurse's territory will provide the nurse with power
2. Choosing a less personal setting may be necessary for the family to begin discus-sion of emotionally charged issues
3. The nurse will feel more comfortable
4. The everyday environment of the family can be assessed
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Choosing a less personal setting might help the family begin discussion of emotionally charged issues, so it is smart for the nurse to suggest the clinic office.
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A) Immunostimulant B) Antitussive C) Expectorant D) Immunosuppressant