The nurse asks, "I would like to ask you some questions about your health and your
usual daily activities so that we can better plan your stay here." Based on this question,
the nurse is at which phase of the interview process?
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Opening or introduction
A 75-year-old woman is at the office for a preoperative interview. The nurse is aware
that the interview may take longer than interviews with younger people. What is the
reason for this?
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An older adult has a longer story to tell
, During an interview, a parent of a hospitalized child is sitting in a recliner with his legs
extended and his arms at his sides. As the interviewer begins to discuss his son's
treatment, he suddenly changes positions and crosses his arms against his chest and
crosses his legs. What does this change in posture suggest?
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Uncomfortable talking about his son's treatment
When observing a patient's verbal and nonverbal communication, the nurse notices a
discrepancy. What action should the nurse take in this situation?
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Focus on the patient's nonverbal behaviors, because these are often more
reflective of a patient's true feelings
A patient does not speak English well, and the nurse needs to choose an interpreter.
Which would be the most appropriate choice?
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Trained interpreter
A patient has finished giving the nurse information about the reason for seeking care.
When reviewing the data, the nurse finds that some information about past
hospitalization is missing. At this point, which statement by the nurse would be most
appropriate to gather this data?
usual daily activities so that we can better plan your stay here." Based on this question,
the nurse is at which phase of the interview process?
Give this one a try later!
Opening or introduction
A 75-year-old woman is at the office for a preoperative interview. The nurse is aware
that the interview may take longer than interviews with younger people. What is the
reason for this?
Give this one a try later!
An older adult has a longer story to tell
, During an interview, a parent of a hospitalized child is sitting in a recliner with his legs
extended and his arms at his sides. As the interviewer begins to discuss his son's
treatment, he suddenly changes positions and crosses his arms against his chest and
crosses his legs. What does this change in posture suggest?
Give this one a try later!
Uncomfortable talking about his son's treatment
When observing a patient's verbal and nonverbal communication, the nurse notices a
discrepancy. What action should the nurse take in this situation?
Give this one a try later!
Focus on the patient's nonverbal behaviors, because these are often more
reflective of a patient's true feelings
A patient does not speak English well, and the nurse needs to choose an interpreter.
Which would be the most appropriate choice?
Give this one a try later!
Trained interpreter
A patient has finished giving the nurse information about the reason for seeking care.
When reviewing the data, the nurse finds that some information about past
hospitalization is missing. At this point, which statement by the nurse would be most
appropriate to gather this data?
