An Adult Client Responds to Questions Inappropriately

question 11

Multiple Choice

An adult client responds to questions inappropriately.The nurse should do which of the following?

• A) Assume that the client is depressed and seek further information.
• B) Ask other staff members whether the client is sick.
• C) Leave the client alone for now and return to reassess.
• D) Observe the client's nonverbal behavior.

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