Linda is pacing the floor and appears extremely anxious. The day shift nurse approaches Linda in an attempt to lessen her anxiety. The most therapeutic statement by the nurse would be:
A.
How about watching a football game?
B.
Tell me how you are feeling today.
C.
What do you have to be upset about now?
D.
Ignore the client.
ANS: B
To keep open communication with the patient, the nurse should ask open-ended questions.
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