The nurse mentions, "I like to use open-ended questions and statements because they result in fuller, more revealing responses by the client, and they stimulate discussion."
Based on this, which of the following is the nurse most likely to ask or say during client assess-ment?
1. "Where is your family?"
2. "Tell me about your family."
3. "Do you have a family?"
4. "Would you like to talk about your family?"
ANS: 2
This broad opening will encourage discussion as well as allow the client to decide what to in-clude about his or her family. Option 1 may result in a one-word answer. Option 3 may result in a yes or no answer. Option 4 may not encourage further discussion, because the client may answer no.
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