A Patient Is Withdrawn and Avoids Talking to the Nurse

Multiple Choice

A patient is withdrawn and avoids talking to the nurse.The nurse should identify which action is the initial intervention for this patient?

A) Extend a respectful offer to listen and help.
B) Directly ask why the patient does not wish to talk.
C) Involve the patient in a group activity to decrease isolation.
D) Respect the patient's desire not to talk by leaving the patient alone.