During the assessment, the family nurse therapist inquires about weaknesses regarding learning the client may have. The client becomes defensive and states, "You sure are nosy!" Smiling, the nurse states, "I don't mean to seem nosy, but I must ask these questions to develop a plan that will work for you." The nurse's therapeutic response is an attempt to ascertain:

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The nurse is trying to identify specific factors that may have interfered with the client's success in reaching their goals. This is important in developing a plan that will be successful for the client. The other options (A, C, and D) are not related to the situation described in the question.

During the Assessment, the Family Nurse Therapist Inquires About Weaknesses