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An Older Patient with a Psychological Problem Is Reluctant to Speak

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An older patient with a psychological problem is reluctant to speak to the nurse. Which technique should the nurse use to diffuse the older person's tension?


A) Use humor.
B) Ask closed questions.
C) Sit with the patient in silence.
D) Tell the patient that refusing to talk is not an option.

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