Multiple Choice
Which principle should guide the nurse in determining the extent of silence to use during patient interview sessions?
A) A nurse is responsible for breaking silences.
B) Patients withdraw if silences are prolonged.
C) Silence can provide meaningful moments for reflection.
D) Silence helps patients know that what they said was understood.
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