Seidel_s_Guide_to_Physical_Examination_9th_Edition_Test_Bank

Seidel_s_Guide_to_Physical_Examination_9th_Edition_Test_Bank Ball: Seidel’s Guide to Physical Examination, 9th Edition (Comprehension) OBJ: Nursing process—assessment MSC: Physiologic Integrity: Physiologic Adaptation Periods of silence during the interview can serve important purposes, such as: allowing the clinician to catch up on documentation. promoting calm. providing time for reflection. increasing the length of the visit. ANS: C Silence is a useful tool during interviews for the purposes of reflection, summoning courage, and displaying compassion. This is not a time to document in the chart, but rather to focus on the patient. Periods of silence may cause anxiety rather than promote calm. The length of the visit is less important than getting critical information. Ball: Seidel’s Guide to Physical Examination, 9th Edition DIF: Cognitive Level: Understanding (Comprehension) OBJ: Nursing process—assessment MSC: Physiologic Integrity: Physiologic Adaptation Mr. Franklin is speaking with you, the healthcare provider, about his respiratory problem. Mr. Franklin says, “I’ve had this cough for 3 days, and it’s getting worse.” You reply, “Tell me more about your cough.” Mr. Franklin states, “I wish I could tell you more. That’s why I’m here. You tell me what’s wrong!” Which caregiver response would be most appropriate for enhancing communication? “After 3 days, you’re tired of coughing. Have you had a fever?” “I’d like to hear more about your experiences. Where were you born?” “I don’t know what’s wrong. You could have almost any disease.” “I’ll examine you and figure out later what the problem is.” ANS: A “After 3 days, you’re tired of coughing. Have you had a fever?” is the only response aimed at focusing on the chief compliant to gather more data and does not digress from the issue. DIF: Cognitive Level: Analyzing (Analysis) OBJ: Nursing process—assessment