The nurse is conducting a thorough psychosocial assessment of a client who presents with complaints of fatigue, tearfulness and relationship difficulties. What action by the nurse would support accurate assessment?

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Investigating the client's culture prior to the interview is essential to conducting a thorough and accurate psychosocial assessment. Understanding cultural differences and how they impact a client's perception of their symptoms and problems can help the nurse understand and interpret the client's responses more accurately. This can lead to a better treatment plan that is more tailored to the client's needs. Starting the interview with a series of yes/no questions (A) may limit the scope of the assessment, and taking detailed notes (C) is standard practice but does not necessarily support accuracy. Asking as many questions as possible (D) can be overwhelming for the client and may not allow for deeper exploration of specific issues.

The Nurse Is Conducting a Thorough Psychosocial Assessment of a Client