The client stated, "I was so upset about my sister ignoring me when I was talking about being ashamed." Which nontherapeutic communication technique would the nurse be using if the nurse asked, "How are your stress reduction classes going?"

A. Changing the subject is correct because the nurse shifted the focus away from the client’s expressed feelings about being ignored to an unrelated topic (stress reduction classes). B. Offering advice involves telling the client what to do, which did not occur here. C. Disapproving would convey judgment about the client’s behavior or feelings, which is not present in this response. D. Challenging means questioning or disputing the client’s feelings or perceptions, which also is not shown in this scenario.