The nurse is preparing to care for a client under severe stress, caused by caregiver duties for an older adult relative. When assessing the client's psychological domain, which question would the nurse ask first?

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Using therapeutic communication techniques, a person's emotional state is assessed in a nurse-client interview. By beginning the interview with a statement such as, "Let's talk about what you have been feeling," the nurse can elicit the feelings that the person has been experiencing. Identifying the person's emotions can be helpful in assessing the intensity of the stress being experienced. Asking about depressed moods or feeling overwhelmed does not allow the client to verbalize feelings. Asking how long the client has been caring for the relative provides no information about what the client is feeling.

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