FUNDS PROCTORED EXAM RATIONALES

FUNDS PROCTORED EXAM RATIONALES 1. A nurse is conducting an admission interview with a client. Which of the following pieces of assessment information should the nurse collect during the introductory phase of the interview? A. Clients level of comfort and ability to participate in the interview -The nurse should assess the client’s level of comfort and establish a rapport during the introductory or orientation phase. The nurse should engage in active listening and present a relaxed attitude to place the client at ease and encourage client participation. This will assist the nurse in gaining the necessary data to formulate appropriate nursing diagnoses and outcomes. B. Previous illnesses and surgeries -incorrect: The nurse should assess the client’s health history, including previous illnesses and surgeries, during the working phase of the interview. C. Events surrounding the client’s recent illness -incorrect: The nurse should assess the client’s health history, including events surrounding the recent or current illness, during the working phase of the interview. D. Sociocultural history -incorrect: The nurse should assess the client’s sociocultural history during the working phase of the interview.