During an interview, a woman says, "I have decided that I can no longer allow my children to live with their father's violence, but I just can't seem to leave him." Using interpretation, the nurse's best response would be:
a. "You are going to leave him?"
b. "If you are afraid for your children, then why can't you leave?"
c. "It sounds as if you might be afraid of how your husband will respond."
d. "It sounds as though you have made your decision. I think it is a good one."
ANS: C
This statement is not based on one's inference or conclusion. It links events, makes associations, or implies cause. Interpretation also ascribes feelings and helps the person understand his or her own feelings in relation to the verbal message. The other statements do not reflect interpretation.
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