During the initial interview of a patient, the nurse should: (Select all that apply.)

A. "I think you should live with your family." This is too directive and imposes the nurse’s opinion rather than allowing the patient to explore their own options.

B. "Why don't you live with your family?" This response may come across as judgmental or dismissive, potentially making the patient feel defensive.

C. "If you were my mom, I'd have you live with me." This statement is not helpful and shifts the focus to the nurse’s feelings rather than exploring the patient’s concerns.

D. "Where have you considered living?" This is an open-ended question that invites the patient to discuss their thoughts and feelings, facilitating a more patient-centered response.

A. Defensive response
A defensive response would involve protecting oneself or one's position rather than addressing the patient’s concerns. The nurse’s statement here is more dismissive than defensive.

B. Asking probing questions
Probing questions would involve persistent questioning, which does not apply here, as the nurse is not asking questions but making a dismissive comment.

C. Using clichés
"Every cloud has a silver lining" is a cliché, which may come across as dismissive and minimize the patient’s concerns. Using clichés can make the patient feel unheard and invalidated.

D. Changing the subject

Changing the subject would involve diverting attention to an unrelated topic. The nurse here is not introducing a new topic but is using a cliché instead.