The nurse most effectively implements guided reminiscence during a patient interview by
a. reminding the patient to share important memories of the past.
b. scheduling several short interviews rather than one long one.
c. controlling the interview by selecting the memories to be discussed.
d. encouraging the patient to relive his or her memories while maintaining focus.
D
This goal-directed interviewing process helps the patient share pertinent information through remembering. The tendency to reminisce may make it difficult for the patient to stay focused on the topic, so it is the nurse's responsibility to refocus the interview when necessary. Reminding the patient to share memories, using several short interviews, and controlling the interview do not make best use of this technique.
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