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