Which intervention will best ensure a nonjudgmental evaluation of a patient's noncom-pliance with the treatment plan for management of his antisocial behaviors?
a. Re-evaluating the patient's understanding of the goals of the prescribed treatment plan
b. Asking questions that focus on his perception of why he can follow his treatment plan
c. Expressing concern about the patient's long-term prognosis if his noncompliance continues
d. Re-assessing the patient for changes that may require the revision of his current treatment plan
ANS: B
The nurse asking questions to determine possible reasons for the outcome criteria not being met would exhibit a nonjudgmental approach to this patient's assessment interview. While appropriate, the remaining options are not nonjudgmental in nature.
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