The nurse is preparing to interview a client. Which of the following is a variable involved in determining the length of the interview?
A) Financial status
B) Mental state
C) Social status
D) Relationships
B
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The length of the interview depends on variables such as the severity of the client's condition, level of discomfort, ability to cooperate, age, and mental state. Financial status, social status, and relationships are not variables involved in determining the length of the interview.
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