Nurse Ben is interviewing an elderly client that may have been abused by a neighbor who provides much of the care for this person.. Be non-threatening and non-judgmental

Nurse Ben is interviewing an elderly client that may have been abused by a neighbor who provides much of the care for this person. The nurse’s interview questions should:
a.    Not directly ask if the client has ever been hurt by someone
b.    Be confrontational
c.    Be non-threatening  and non-judgmental
d.    Include as much information as possible.

Answer C. This tone to the nurse’s questions will give offer the best chance of keeping communication open with the client and getting the information needed to make an accurate assessment of this client’s situation.