TEST BANK FOR HEALTH ASSESSMENT IN NURSING 6TH EDITION

1. A nurse is preparing to assess a client who is new to the clinic. When beginning the collection of the client database, which of the following actions should the nurse prioritize? A) Establishing a trusting relationship B) Determining the client's strengths C) Identifying potential health problems D) Making clinical inferences 2. A nurse is interpreting and validating information from an older adult client who has been experiencing a functional decline. The nurse is in which phase of the interview? A) Introductory B) Working C) Summary D) Closing 3. A 71-year-old woman has been admitted to the hospital for a vaginal hysterectomy, and the nurse is collecting subjective data prior to surgery. Which statement by the nurse could be construed as judgmental? A) “How often do your adult children typically visit you?” B) “Your husband's death must have been very difficult for you.” C) “You must quit smoking because it affects others, not only you.” D) “How would you describe your feelings about getting older?