The Nurse Asks a Newly Admitted Client,"Can You Tell Me

question 4

Multiple Choice

The nurse asks a newly admitted client,"Can you tell me what brought you to the hospital today?" The purpose of an open-ended question is to

• A) influence the direction of an acceptable response.
• B) encourage the client to answer the question with a one-word response.
• C) allow clients latitude in telling their story.
• D) allow the client to engage in a passive relationship with the nurse.

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