Psychosocial IntegrityQuestion 790 of 2368
The nurse needs to ask a client about a sensitive topic. Which approach is best?
- Ask directly about the topic without any introduction or warning
- Ask permission, say that the issue is common, then ask if it applies
- Tell the client that the topic must be covered for the paperwork
- Skip the topic entirely because the client may be uncomfortable
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Correct answer: Ask permission, say that the issue is common, then ask if it applies
The nurse asks permission, makes the topic seem normal, and then asks whether it is pertinent to the client.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Teaching & Learning: Cultural Considerations. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Psychosocial Integrity"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026