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A patient tells the nurse that he is very nervous, nauseated and that he "feels hot". This type of data would be considered: - ✔✔subjective Because the physical environment in which an interview... takes place is an important consideration for the success of an interview, the interviewer should: - ✔✔reduce noise by turning off televisions and cell phones A nurse is taking complete health histories on all the patients attending a wellness workshop. While conducting an interview with a patient, the nurse asks, "Can you tell me a little about yourself?" This question is an example of: - ✔✔an open-ended question During an interview, a parent of a hospitalized child is sitting in an open position. As the interviewer begins to discuss the child's treatment, however, the parent suddenly crosses the arms against the chest and crosses the legs. Based on the understanding that nonverbal modes of communication provide clues to understanding feelings, the sudden change in body position would suggest that the parent is: - ✔✔uncomfortable talking about his child's treatment A 59-year-old patient is returning to the outpatient clinic for a follow up visit. The patient has a history of ulcerative colitis. The patient states he has been having "black stools" for the last 24 hours. Which of the following would be the most complete way for the nurse to document the patient's reason for seeking care? - ✔✔J.M. is a 59-year-old patient here for having "black stools" for the past 24 hours. Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of a health history? - ✔✔to provide a database of subjective information about the patient's past and current health. The inspection phase of the physical assessment: - ✔✔begins the moment you first meet the person and develop a "general survey". A patient is at the clinic for a physical examination. He states that he is "very anxious" about the physical exam. What steps can the examiner take to make the patient more comfortable? - ✔✔Appear unhurried and confident when examining the patient. [Show More]

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