The nurse is observing a client with a psychosis and determines that the client has met a goal for social interaction when the nurse observes:
1. the client watching TV in the common room.
2. the client speaking appropriately during a group session.
3. the client walking down the hall.
4. the client waiting in line for medication.
Answer: 2
1. If the client does not interact with others, the goal has not been met.
2. The client who speaks during a group session and speaks appropriately is meeting the goal of interacting with others.
3. Walking down the hall is not interacting.
4. Waiting in line is not considered interaction.
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