Which of the following nursing statements, made to the client, best provides an example of a broad opening?
A) "Wow, the weather is looking nice outside."
B) "Would you like your pills whole or cut in half?"
C) "So you live in a ranch-style home with a bathroom off your bedroom."
D) "Oh, your daughter lives within walking distance of your home."
A
Feedback:
A broad opening is intended to open communication on a common topic and relieve tension. Focusing on the weather provides that common topic to initiate communication. Further communication and specific topics flow from this point. Inquiring about medication administration is on a specific topic and in need of a specific response. The other options deal with specific topic points presented during a discussion.
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