A client is struggling to explore and solve a problem. The nurse determines that it would be ther-apeutic to offer alternatives. Which of the following approaches should the nurse incorporate in the care plan to achieve this objective?
1. "Have you thought of..."
2. "You should..."
3. "Why don't you..."
4. "I think you need to..."
ANS: 1
This encourages the client to consider alternatives without giving advice. The other options are preludes to giving advice.
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