The nurse is beginning a nursing interview with a client. The primary purpose of the introduction phase of the nursing interview is to:

a. focus on details of data collection.
b. collect biographical data first before asking more personal information.
c. establish the goals for the interaction.
d. allow validation of perceptions with the client.


ANS: C

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