The nurse is preparing to interview a client in their home. Which environmental factor should the nurse recognize will facilitate the client's comfort during the interview?
A. After the client changes into a gown, provide a blanket for warmth.
B. The nurse should remain approximately a foot away from the client.
C. The client can be interviewed in the backyard of their home.
D. The nurse should use a laptop to immediately record the client's information.
Answer: C
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