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