During a health history,a client admits to taking nutritional supplements instead of prescribed medication.Which responses by the nurse indicate effective communication?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
A)"What you did was wrong."
B)"Who do you think you are?"
C)"You shouldn't have done that."
D)"Tell me more about the supplements."
E)"Explain the reasoning behind your decision."

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The best choices are D and E because they both encourage the client to explain their decision without judgment. Options A, B, and C are all judgmental and can lead to the client becoming defensive or shutting down.

During a Health History,a Client Admits to Taking Nutritional Supplements