During the end-of-shift report,the nurse notes that the patient had been very nervous and preoccupied during the evening and that no family visited.To determine the amount of anxiety that the patient is experiencing,how should the nurse respond to the patient?

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Asking open-ended questions like "You seem worried about something. Would it help to talk about it?" can allow the patient to express their concerns and provide a better understanding of their anxiety levels. Option A assumes that the patient has family members available, while option B involves introducing the patient to another person, which may not be appropriate depending on the patient's condition. Option C does not address the patient's anxiety and may not provide helpful information.

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