The nurse is preparing to care for a client under severe stress, caused by her caregiver duties for her elderly aunt diagnosed with leukemia. When assessing the client's psychological domain, which question would the nurse ask first?
A) "Let's talk about what you have been feeling."
B) "Tell me about your depressed moods."
C) "How long have you been caring for your aunt?"
D) "Are you feeling overwhelmed by caring for your aunt?"
Ans: A
Using therapeutic communication techniques, a person's emotional state is assessed in a nurse–client interview. By beginning the interview with a statement such as, "Let's talk about what you have been feeling," the nurse can elicit the feelings that the person has been experiencing. Identifying the person's emotions can be helpful in assessing the intensity of the stress being experienced. Asking about depressed moods or feeling overwhelmed does not allow the client to verbalize her feelings. Asking how long the client has been caring for her aunt provides no information about what the client is feeling.
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