A client experiencing disturbed thought processes believes that his food is being poisoned. Which communication technique should the nurse use to encourage the client to eat?

Using open-ended questions and silenceSharing personal preference regarding food choicesDocumenting reasons why the client does not want to eatOffering opinions about the necessity of adequate nutrition

Explanation.

Open-ended questions and silence are strategies used to encourage clients to discuss their problems. Sharing personal food preferences is not a client-centered intervention. The remaining options are not helpful to the client because they do not encourage the client to express feelings. The nurse should not offer opinions and should encourage the client to identify the reasons for the behavior.