A client tells the nurse, "I'm just not feeling good." The nurse, wanting to know more information, responds best by saying:
A. "Did you feel better yesterday?"
B. "What do you mean by that statement?"
C. "Tell me more about how you are feeling."
D. "I can answer any questions that you may have about your diagnosis."
C
C. This is a broad statement that allows the client to guide the discussion.
A. This question will elicit only a yes or no answer from the client.
B. The tone of this question is confrontational and focuses on content rather than client feelings.
D. This statement does not address the client's feelings and sets the nurse up to deal only with facts.
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