The nurse prepares to obtain a health history from a hospitalized patient. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?

Set time limits for the interview to reduce cost.

Stand at the foot of the bed to maintain eye contact.

Avoid asking questions that may upset the patient.

Respect the patient's privacy by closing the door.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A. Setting time limits for the interview based on cost is not a priority; the focus should be on obtaining a thorough health history.

B. Standing at the foot of the bed can create a physical barrier and reduce opportunities for eye contact. The nurse should sit at the patient’s level.

C. While sensitive topics should be approached with care, avoiding important questions can hinder obtaining a complete health history.

D. Closing the door ensures privacy and creates a conducive environment for a confidential conversation.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Offering sympathy can be counterproductive as it might not effectively address the patient's feelings.

B. Providing passive responses can hinder effective communication and understanding.

C. Using silence can be a powerful therapeutic communication technique, allowing patients to process thoughts and feelings.

D. Offering personal opinions that were not asked for can be inappropriate and may not be helpful in a therapeutic setting.

A. Explain positive consequences of using appropriate language. B. Ask the client to avoid using offensive language. C. Tell the client that offensive language is a problem. D. Describe how the offensive language is disrespectful of others.

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Explain positive consequences of using appropriate language.
This approach comes later, after the issue has been addressed. The initial step is to directly address the behavior.

B. Ask the client to avoid using offensive language.
The first step in a respectful confrontation is to directly address the behavior by asking the client to change it, focusing on the immediate behavior without judgment.

C. Tell the client that offensive language is a problem.
This is not the first step; it is important to address the behavior directly rather than just stating it is a problem.

D. Describe how the offensive language is disrespectful of others.
This step involves more detailed explanation and is a follow-up to asking the client to change their behavior.

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