If a client confuses, distorts, or rejects the information given:
A)The interviewer should examine the client's statement(s)and help them develop a more realistic perspective.
B)The interviewer should examine his or her own biases, which have probably distorted the information.
C)The interviewer should examine the client's statement(s)and immediately point out where the client is in error
D)The interviewer should change the topic and not attempt to give information again until the client is more receptive.

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The best approach in this situation is to examine the client's statement(s) and help them develop a more realistic perspective. This involves validating the client's feelings while gently challenging their distorted beliefs or perceptions. It is important to approach this with empathy and understanding to build a trusting therapeutic relationship. Simply pointing out where the client is in error can cause defensiveness and resistance. Examining the interviewer's biases may be helpful in general, but it is not the most appropriate approach in this specific scenario. Changing the topic is also not helpful, as it avoids addressing the client's concerns and may lead to further difficulty in information uptake.

If a Client Confuses, Distorts, or Rejects the Information Given