During the Assessment Interview, the Client Is Quiet and Answers

question 12

Multiple Choice

During the assessment interview, the client is quiet and answers questions only minimally. What action should the nurse take in regard to this apparent unwillingness to share information?

• A) Ask another nurse to sit in on the next interview attempt.
• B) Consider any cultural implications of these actions.
• C) Document that the client is not cooperative.
• D) Assume that the client has something to hide.

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