Question

A nurse is conducting a preoperative assessment of a client. Which of the following statements is an example of the nurse using motivational interviewing?

a. "You said that you're sad. What is making you feel sad?"
b. "If you want to lose weight, why do you keep eating fast food?"
c. "Have you always struggled with depression?"
d. "Do you have any health problems?"

Answer 1

a. "You said that you're sad. What is making you feel sad?"

Step-by-step explanation:

Motivational interviewing involves active listening and empowering the individual to change. Choice A is an open-ended question which encourage the patient to engage in motivational interview.