Advanced Physical Assessment NR-509 Bates Interactive Question Bank Chapters 1-17 Last document update:   ago

Chapter 2: Interviewing, Communication, and Interpersonal Skills 1. A 39-year-old nurse who is a well-established patient complains of irregular menstrual periods and pelvic pain. She says that she is having trouble sleeping and asks whether she could be given a <sleeping pill.= The patient also says she is thinking of leaving her job. What is the best <next step= in caring for this patient? a. Perform a pelvic examination. b. Obtain a urine sample for testing. c. Obtain a more complete ...