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 impor
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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.
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