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A widow of 6 months is brought to a psychiatric hospital. during the assessment interview the client avoids eye contact, responds in a low voice, and is tearful. what is the best initial approach by the
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A widow of 6 months is brought to a psychiatric hospital. during the assessment interview the client avoids eye contact, responds in a low voice, and is tearful. what is the best initial approach by the nurse?
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I think that the best initial approach to the client by the nurse would be to comfort and first assure the client that she's not there to hurt or harm the client in any way and that no one is judging (s)he and most important that this recommendation is only for the better and to help the client.
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