NCLEX-RN · Question #463
A 15-year-old client is admitted to the adolescent unit. The nurse recognizes that encouraging a client to speak openly depends on how clearly questions are phrased. Which of the following…
The correct answer is D. "What is it like between you and your family?". (A, B) This statement can be answered with a simple yes or no. (C) This statement is asked in a negative manner and therefore has a negative connotation. (D) This statement is open ended and positively stated.
Question
A 15-year-old client is admitted to the adolescent unit. The nurse recognizes that encouraging a client to speak openly depends on how clearly questions are phrased. Which of the following statements is most desirable in eliciting information from an adolescent client?
Options
- A"Do you get along well with your family?"
- B"Do you communicate with your parents?"
- C"You don't hate your family, do you?"
- D"What is it like between you and your family?"
How the community answered
(41 responses)- A2% (1)
- B2% (1)
- C7% (3)
- D88% (36)
Explanation
(A, B) This statement can be answered with a simple yes or no. (C) This statement is asked in a negative manner and therefore has a negative connotation. (D) This statement is open ended and positively stated.
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