A nurse is preparing to interview a client who acts very suspicious of other people. The nurse plans to conduct the interview in an interview room, rather than in her own office. Which environmental principle has the nurse observed?
A) Territoriality
B) Density
C) Personal distance
D) Social distance
A
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