A Client States,"I Feel Like I Have No Control Over

Multiple Choice

A client states,"I feel like I have no control over my life." The nurse determines the client 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 client's story
B) Keeping the focus on the future
C) Providing lengthy responses when interacting with the client
D) Ignoring vocal inflections as the client speaks