NR 439 WEEK 3 GRADED DISCUSSION TOPIC
2026 COMPLETE DISCUSSION PRACTICE
WITH GUIDANCE
◉ evaluate Answer: determine if goals and expected outcomes are
achieved and were effective
◉ Assessment involves collecting information from... Answer: the
patient
secondary sources
interpreting and validating information to form a complete database
◉ when is a Patient-centered interview conducted Answer: during a
nursing history
◉ when are periodic assessments conducted Answer: during
ongoing contact with patients
◉ when are physical examinations conducted Answer: during a
nursing history and at any time a patient presents a symptom
◉ cue Answer: is information that you obtain through use of the
senses
,◉ inference Answer: is your judgment or interpretation of these
cues
◉ comprehensive assessment Answer: moves from the general to
the specific
-Typically certain aspects of a situation stand out as most important.
You then ask more focused questions on the basis of the patient's
responses and physical signs.
◉ problem oriented Answer: You focus on a patient's presenting
situation and begin with problematic areas. You ask the patient
follow-up questions to clarify and expand your assessment so you
can understand the full nature of the problem.
◉ what are the assessment data resources Answer: -Patient
-Family caregivers and significant others
-Health care team
-Medical records
-Other records and the scientific literature
-Nurse's experience
◉ foundation for creating nurse-patient relationships Answer: tricot
building
, presence
rounding
◉ patient centered interview Answer: relationship based and is an
organized conversation focused on learning about the well and the
sick as they seek care.
◉ motivational interviewing Answer: a collaborative, person-
centered form of guiding to elicit and strengthen motivation for
change
◉ what are the phases of an interview Answer: -orientation and
setting an agenda
-working phase
-terminating the interview
◉ Orientation and setting an agenda Answer: -Begin by introducing
yourself, your position, explaining the purpose of the interview.
-Explain why you are collecting data and assure patients that all of
the information will be confidential.
-Ask the patient for his or her list of concerns or problems.
◉ working phase Answer: -ask open-ended questions.
2026 COMPLETE DISCUSSION PRACTICE
WITH GUIDANCE
◉ evaluate Answer: determine if goals and expected outcomes are
achieved and were effective
◉ Assessment involves collecting information from... Answer: the
patient
secondary sources
interpreting and validating information to form a complete database
◉ when is a Patient-centered interview conducted Answer: during a
nursing history
◉ when are periodic assessments conducted Answer: during
ongoing contact with patients
◉ when are physical examinations conducted Answer: during a
nursing history and at any time a patient presents a symptom
◉ cue Answer: is information that you obtain through use of the
senses
,◉ inference Answer: is your judgment or interpretation of these
cues
◉ comprehensive assessment Answer: moves from the general to
the specific
-Typically certain aspects of a situation stand out as most important.
You then ask more focused questions on the basis of the patient's
responses and physical signs.
◉ problem oriented Answer: You focus on a patient's presenting
situation and begin with problematic areas. You ask the patient
follow-up questions to clarify and expand your assessment so you
can understand the full nature of the problem.
◉ what are the assessment data resources Answer: -Patient
-Family caregivers and significant others
-Health care team
-Medical records
-Other records and the scientific literature
-Nurse's experience
◉ foundation for creating nurse-patient relationships Answer: tricot
building
, presence
rounding
◉ patient centered interview Answer: relationship based and is an
organized conversation focused on learning about the well and the
sick as they seek care.
◉ motivational interviewing Answer: a collaborative, person-
centered form of guiding to elicit and strengthen motivation for
change
◉ what are the phases of an interview Answer: -orientation and
setting an agenda
-working phase
-terminating the interview
◉ Orientation and setting an agenda Answer: -Begin by introducing
yourself, your position, explaining the purpose of the interview.
-Explain why you are collecting data and assure patients that all of
the information will be confidential.
-Ask the patient for his or her list of concerns or problems.
◉ working phase Answer: -ask open-ended questions.
