Question

The nurse has entered a client's room and observed that the client has removed the mattress from the bed and is closely scrutinizing the spaces in the bed frame. Which statement is most likely to elicit an explanation of the client's behavior?
a) "It looks like you're searching for something. Is that right?"
b) "What are you looking for in the bed? There's nothing hidden there."
c) "Are you having any delusions or hallucinations right now?"
d) "What's wrong with your bed?"

Answer 1

The statement which is most likely to elicit an explanation of the client's behavior is '"It looks like you're searching for something. Is that right?"

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

The incident describes a scenario where a nurse observed that client is carefully examining the spaces in the bed frame. From this, one can likely draw out an explanation that, ‘It looks like you're searching for something. Is that right?’

This question is very polite and to the point. It can’t be option B, C or D because all of those question depicts a harsh tone. And a nurse cannot make use of such tone while talking to a client or patient.