The nurse has been interviewing the client who was admitted with a seizure disorder. The nurse plans to begin closing the interview with which of the following statements?
1. "Mr. Smith, thank you for your time today."
2. "Mr. Smith, I have to go, and will come back later."
3. "Mr. Smith, I wish you luck and hope you get better soon."
4. "Mr. Smith, are there any questions I can answer for you?"
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Rationale: Asking the client if he has any questions signals that the interview is coming to a close but that the nurse is still willing to meet any perceived needs of the client, and serves to begin closing the interview process. Thanking the client for his time or wishing him luck should be done after allowing the client to ask questions; beginning the closing process in such a manner would bring the interview to an abrupt end without warning. Telling the client you have to leave without allowing the client to ask questions or thanking him damages the nurse/client relationship. Wishing him luck implies he needs luck for some reason.
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