A student identifies Fatigue as a health problem and nursing diagnosis for a client receiving home care for treatment of metastatic cancer. What statement or question would be best to validate this client problem?
A) "I have assessed you and find you are fatigued."
B) "I analyzed and interpreted your information as fatigue."
C) "Why are you so tired all the time?"
D) "I think fatigue is a problem for you. Do you agree?"

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This choice asks for the client's input and allows them to agree or disagree with the identified problem, making it a more patient-centered approach. Options A and B are not patient-centered and do not involve the client in the process. Option C sounds judgmental and could put the client on the defensive.

A Student Identifies Fatigue as a Health Problem and Nursing