A client seeks to elicit personal information about the nurse by asking several direct questions about
the nurse's living arrangements. To refocus the interview the nurse should say
a. "I am uncomfortable when you ask me personal questions, so please stop.".
b. "It seems a bit odd that you are focusing on me rather than on yourself.".
c. "Your questioning is manipulative and distracting us from our purpose.".
d. "This is your time to focus on your situation. Tell me about your concerns.".
ANS: D
Option D restates the purpose of the interview, shifting the focus off the nurse and back to the client
while remaining neutral. Option A remains nurse focused. Option B challenges the client. Option C
is accusatory.
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