A Patient Is Withdrawn and Avoids Talking to the Nurse

question 16

Multiple Choice

A patient is withdrawn and avoids talking to the nurse.The nurse should identify which action is the initial intervention for this patient?

• A) Extend a respectful offer to listen and help.
• B) Directly ask why the patient does not wish to talk.
• C) Involve the patient in a group activity to decrease isolation.
• D) Respect the patient's desire not to talk by leaving the patient alone.

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