A client says, "I've done a lot of cheating and manipulating in my relationships.". A nonjudgmental
response by the nurse would be
a. "How do you feel about that?"
b. "It's good that you realize this.".
c. "What a rotten way to behave.".
d. "Have you outgrown that immature behavior?"
ANS: A
Asking a client to reflect on feelings about his or her actions does not imply any judgment about
those actions, and it encourages clients to explore feelings and values. Options B, C, and D offer
negative judgments.
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