The nurse is interviewing a client in regard to his history of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). Which question should the nurse ask first?
1. "How long have you had BPH?"
2. "Does your condition interfere with your sex life?"
3. "How are you feeling today?"
4. "This is a frustrating condition, isn't it?"
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Rationale 1: The nurse should not use abbreviations without first explaining them to the client.
Rationale 2: The nurse should build rapport with the client before asking questions that might be considered extremely personal.
Rationale 3: The nurse should ask questions from a general to a specific focus.
Rationale 4: This is a leading question. The client may not find the condition frustrating at all.
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