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A community care nurse is visiting a client at home. the client was discharged from the hospital one week ago after having a mastectomy. after the nurse completes the physical examination, the nurse asks, "how are you feeling about your body changes?" the client tells the nurse she is not interested in talking right now and would prefer that the nurse leave. which is the nurse's most effective use of communication skills?

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A community care nurse is visiting a client at home. the client was discharged from the hospital one week ago after having a mastectomy. after the nurse completes the physical examination, the nurse asks, "how are you feeling about your body changes?" the client tells the nurse she is not interested in talking right now and would prefer that the nurse leave. which is the nurse's most effective use of communication skills?

"I just want you to know that I am available to talk when you are feeling up to it."
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