A student nurse tells the instructor, "I'm concerned that when a client asks me for advice I won't have a good solution." Which should be the nursing instructor's best response?
A. "It's scary to feel put on the spot by a client. Nurses don't always have the answer."
B. "Remember, clients, not nurses, are responsible for their own choices and decisions."
C. "Just keep the client's best interests in mind and do the best that you can."
D. "Set a goal to continue to work on this aspect of your practice."
B
Giving advice tells the client what to do or how to behave. It implies that the nurse knows what is best and that the client is incapable of any self-direction. It discourages independent thinking.
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