When teaching nursing students about effective communication skills with clients with schizophrenia, the instructor teaches the use of "I" because:
A) "You" language makes the client feel more positive about the nurse.
B) "I" language gives the client a good reason to respond.
C) "I" language helps the client to understand that the nurse is human.
D) "You" language can lead to conflict.
D
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