During the first interview with a restless young man, the nurse notices that he does not make eye
contact throughout most of the interview. The nurse can correctly assume that
a. he is not to be trusted in what he says because he is evasive.
b. he is feeling sad and cannot look the nurse in the eye.
c. he is shy and the nurse must move slowly.
d. more information is needed to draw a conclusion.
ANS: D
The data presented are insufficient to draw a conclusion. The nurse must continue to gather
information.
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