The nurse is caring for a patient who states, "I don't feel well today." Which is the best response by the nurse?
A) Ask the patient to continue to describe the feeling.
B) Measure the blood pressure and temperature.
C) State that the patient's diagnostic testing had normal results.
D) Compare recent laboratory results with the prior results.

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Asking the patient to describe their feelings further allows the nurse to gather more information about the patient's condition and concerns, which is essential for providing appropriate care.

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