Seidel's Physical Examination. History and Interviewing

D. Ask the patient how he feels when his wife becomes irritated. A patient tells the nurse that his wife, who is the patient's caregiver, becomes irritable when more assistance is needed. How should the nurse respond to the patient initially? A. Explain that his wife is probably fatigued. B. Explain that caregiving involves a lot of work. C. Ask the patient if he thinks physical therapy is needed. D. Ask the patient how he feels when his wife becomes irritated. D. Attention and caring for others because of the illness Healthcare professionals discuss that a patient obtains secondary gain from an illness. What is meant by a secondary gain from an illness? A. Insight into personal strengths B. Improved methods of coping with stress C. Motivation to change poor health habits D. Attention and caring for others because of the illness B. Tell the patient he or she seems angry and ask him or her to state his or her concerns. A patient is curt, avoids eye contact, and states that he or she does not know why he or she bothered to seek medical attention. How should the nurse address this behavior? A. Ignore the behavior and continue with the examination. B. Tell the patient he or she seems angry and ask him or her to state his or her concerns. C. Explain that his or her behavior is disrespectful and not in his or her best interest. D. Explain that this behavior is inappropriate and other patients are waiting. D. To determine if the patient has an acute problem (p. 20) What is the goal of using the focused history? A. To expand the comprehensiveness of health care B. To improve the outcome for future treatment of the problem C. To educate the patient about available community resources D. To determine if the patient has an acute problem B. Seeking clarity from the patient for misunderstood information ignores. D. Asking the patient to summarize his or her complaints to ensure the provider's understanding. (p. 6, 7) Which situation demonstrates respect to the patient during the patient history and interview? (Select all that apply.) A. Taking detailed notes in an electronic device. B. Seeking clarity from the patient for misunderstood information ignores. C. Apologizing to the patient for having to complete a health history. D. Asking the patient to summarize his or her complaints to ensure the provider's understanding. E. Using medical jargon to ensure the patient's understanding of the diagnosis and prognosis. B. Smoking Research findings show that a family history for which conditions increases the risk to develop diabetes type 2 disease? (Select all that apply.) A. Obesity B. Smoking C. Dyslipidemia D. Obstructive sleep apnea E. Gastroesophageal reflux disease F. Onset of puberty before the age of 12 years A. Sexual partners B. Sexual practices C. Sexual problems encountered D. Methods used to prevent pregnancy E. Past history of sexually transmitted infections F. Protection used against sexually transmitted infections (p. 12) Select the data included in a sexual history. (Select all that apply.) A. Sexual partners B. Sexual practices C. Sexual problems encountered D. Methods used to prevent pregnancy E. Past history of sexually transmitted infections F. Protection used against sexually transmitted infections