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The nurse interacts with a client who is very depressed and slow to respond to questions. The nurse asks the client to describe current feelings, but the client looks down at the table. Which action is best for the nurse to implement?

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Rationale: Allowing time for the client to process and respond respects their pace and encourages expression. Asking if the client heard the question may be premature, changing the question might disrupt the therapeutic process, and returning later does not address the immediate opportunity for engagement.

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