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Question 1 of 5

A client requests permission for the spouse to remain in the room during the admission assessment. While interviewing the client, the nurse notes a discrepancy between the client's verbal and nonverbal communication. Which action should the nurse take?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Paying close attention and documenting nonverbal messages gathers comprehensive data for further exploration. Ignoring nonverbal cues misses important information. Integrating messages prematurely may misinterpret the discrepancy. Asking the spouse to interpret is inappropriate and may not be accurate.

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