Ms Smith Only Uses Closed Questions with a Family Who

question 8

Multiple Choice

Ms. Smith only uses closed questions with a family who is dealing with concerns about a member who has an opioid addiction. What is a problem in her counseling with this family?

• A) too much focus on the content rather than the process
• B) the ethical issue of "do no harm"
• C) not respecting the family's privacy
• D) becoming over involved with the family

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