Establishing a good rapport with the patient is important for which reasons? correct answers -
making the patient feel comfortable
- promoting cooperation
Why is it important that the nurse take special care to establish rapport during the initial
interview of a newly admitted patient? correct answers it sets the tone for partnership
During the interview of a newly admitted patient, why is it important for the nurse to maintain
eye contact when establishing a good rapport? correct answers it puts focus on patient
To prepare for a patient interview, the nurse determines if the patient has any immediate physical
needs. Why is this an important step in establishing rapport? correct answers it helps make the
patient more physically comfortable
During communication with a new patient, the nurse interrupts the patient, asking, "What exactly
do you mean by high blood pressure?" It was appropriate to interrupt the patient because the
nurse is using which communication technique? correct answers asking for clarification
Which types of questions would the nurse use to effectively obtain basic information such as
name or age? correct answers closed- end
A necessary part of establishing a good rapport with a patient is to understand the patient's
perspective on the condition and treatment plan. How does this help the history-taking process?
correct answers prevents miscommunication and imsinterpretations
When conducting the assessment of a new patient, inspection begins with which step? correct
answers general inspection of the patient
Light palpation is best used to obtain which assessment data? correct answers moisture of skin