Multiple Choice
A patient states, "I feel like I have no control over my life." The nurse determines the patient is experiencing a sense of powerlessness. Which strategy most likely assisted the nurse in the identification of powerlessness?
A) Looking for central emotional themes in the patient's story
B) Keeping the focus on the future
C) Providing lengthy responses when interacting with the patient
D) Ignoring vocal inflections as the patient speaks
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