Health Assessment Final JARVIS Questions & Correct Answers/ Graded A+

During an interview, the nurse states, "You mentioned having shortness of breath. Tell me more about that." Which verbal skill is used with this statement? a.Reflection b.Facilitation c.Direct question d.Open-ended question : Answer: D The open-ended question asks for narrative information. It states the topic to be discussed but only in general terms. The nurse should use it to begin the interview, to introduce a new section of questions, and whenever the person introduces a new topic. A woman has just entered the emergency department after being battered by her husband. The nurse needs to get some information from her to begin treatment. What is the best choice for an opening phase of the interview with this patient? 2 a."Hello, Nancy, my name is Mrs. C." b."Hello, Mrs. H., my name is Mrs. C. It sure is cold today!" c."Mrs. H., my name is Mrs. C. How are you?" d."Mrs. H., my name is Mrs. C. I'll need to ask you a few questions about what happened." : ANS: D Address the person by using his or her surname. The nurse should introduce him or herself and give the reason for the interview. Friendly small talk is not needed to build rapport. The nurse is conducting an interview with a woman who has recently learned that she is pregnant and who has come to the clinic today to begin prenatal care. The woman states that she and her husband are excited about the pregnancy but have a few questions. She looks nervously at her hands during the interview and sighs loudly. Considering the concept of communication, which statement does the nurse know to be most accurate? The woman is: a.Excited about her pregnancy but nervous about the labor. b.Exhibiting verbal and nonverbal behaviors that do not match