During the assessment interview,the client is quiet and answers questions only minimally.What action should the nurse take about the client's reluctance to share information?
A)Document that the client is not cooperative.
B)Consider any cultural implications of these actions.
C)Assume that the client has something to hide.
D)Ask another nurse to sit in on the next interview attempt.

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It is important for the nurse to consider any cultural implications that may be influencing the client's reluctance to share information. Some cultures value privacy and may not be comfortable sharing personal information with someone outside of their family or community. The nurse should explore this further and find ways to build trust with the client. Assuming that the client has something to hide or labeling them as uncooperative without further investigation could damage the therapeutic relationship. Asking another nurse to sit in may be helpful in some cases, but it should not be the first course of action.

During the Assessment Interview,the Client Is Quiet and Answers Questions