While taking a patient's vitals, the patient asks Norma if she has any kids. Norma does have kids and loves to talk about them, but she also wants to remain professional while at work. How can Norma answer the patient's question and remain professional?

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She can lie and say she doesn't have kids.

C She can tell the patient that she prefers to only speak about professional matters while at work.

She can tell her patient all about her kids, their likes, and their dislikes.

She can answer simply and directly, without divulging too much information

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The best option for Norma is:

She can answer simply and directly, without divulging too much information.

This allows her to acknowledge the patient's question while maintaining professionalism in the work environment.