A nurse conducting an interview with a client collects subjective data. During the interview, which action should the nurse take?
A. Takes minimal notes to avoid impeding observation of the client's nonverbal behaviors
B. Takes a great deal of notes to allow the client to continue at his or her own pace as the nurse records what he or she is saying
C. Takes notes because this allows the nurse to break eye contact with the client, which may increase the client's level of comfort
D. Takes notes to allow the nurse to shift attention away from the client, which may make the nurse more comfortable
Ans: A. Takes minimal notes to avoid impeding observation of the client's nonverbal behaviors
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