Question

a nurse performs a focused assessment on a new client. the nurse observes that the clients nails are extremely short and jagged. the client states they have a tendency to bite their nails. what is the best response by the nurse?
does nail biting run in your family?
do you feel anxious at times?
have you been depressed lately?
have you always bitten your nails?

Explanation:

Nail - biting is often linked to anxiety. Asking about anxiety helps assess the root cause.

Answer:

"Do you feel anxious at times?"