The nurse documents: "Client avoids eye contact and gives only vague,nonspecific answers to direct questioning by the professional staff.Is quite animated (laughs aloud,smiles,uses hand gestures)in conversation with spouse." Which method of data collection does this documentation demonstrate?

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The documentation shows that the nurse is observing the client's behavior and interactions with the spouse. The nurse is not directly asking the client questions, but instead, is noting how they react to others and their environment.

The Nurse Documents: "Client Avoids Eye Contact and Gives Only