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Which of the following actions is most appropriate for the nurse to take after completing a
comprehensive health history with a client who is new to an acute care unit? - Answers Provide
health promotion education.
A client's elevated body mass index (BMI) has prompted the nurse to assess the client's activity
and exercise level. Which statement would indicate to the nurse that the client is getting the
recommended amount of exercise? - Answers "I go to a step class for an hour three times a
week."
Which of the following questions would be most important for the nurse to ask first when
obtaining the health history? - Answers "What is your major health concern at this time?"
When interviewing a patient with a language barrier, it is best to use a family member to help
interpret so the patient has a level of comfort with the process. - Answers False
When recording the patient's reason for seeking care (chief concerns) during the health history,
it is recommended that the interviewer: - Answers Quote the patient's words
When beginning the collection of the client data base, which of the following would be most
important for the nurse to do? - Answers Establish a trusting relationship
A nurse is discussing with a client the client's personal health history. Which of the following
would be an appropriate question to ask at this time? - Answers "What diseases did you have as
a child?"
During the client interview, the nurse asks specific questions such as "What were you doing
when the pain started?" or "Was the pain relieved when you rested?" In what phase of the
interview is the nurse involved? - Answers Working
The nurse is focusing an interview on a patient's respiratory status. Which question should the
nurse ask first to begin this interview? - Answers Describe how you breath for me?
The nurse is obtaining information about a client's past health history. Which client statement
would best reflect this component of assessment? - Answers "I had surgery 5 years ago to
repair an inguinal hernia."
A nurse is interviewing an adult client who had a miscarriage 3 weeks ago. The woman is crying
and is having difficulty talking. The nurse moves closer and places a hand on the woman's hand.
What type of communication is this? - Answers Active listening
A student nurse is conducting her first patient interview. The student suddenly draws a blank on
what to ask the patient next. What is a useful interview technique for the student to use at this
point? - Answers Summarization
, Nonverbal communication is a very important aspect in nurse-client relationships. What can the
nurse do to help gain trust in clients? Select all that apply. - Answers • Use gestures intentionally
to illustrate points, especially for clients who cannot communicate verbally
• Make sure that dress and appearance are professional
• Do not use facial expressions such as rolling the eyes or looking bored or disgusted
The nurse is preparing to assess a female client's activities related to health promotion and
maintenance. Which question would provide the most objective and thorough data?
a) "Could you describe how you perform self-breast exams?"
b) "Do you use condoms with each sexual encounter?"
c) "Do you always wear your seatbelt when driving?"
d) "How much beer, wine, or alcohol do you drink?" - Answers "Could you describe how you
perform self-breast exams?"
A woman brings her newborn to the clinic for a well-baby visit. The nurse knows that the focus
of this health history should be on which of the following: - Answers pregnancy, birth, and
perinatal histories
The nurse is assessing an older adult client a hospice unit. The client cannot speak or
communicate, but the client's daughter is there and answers all the questions as best as she
can. What type of data source is the daughter? - Answers Secondary
While gathering data for the family history portion of the health history, what would you ask
about? - Answers Coronary artery disease
The nurse is beginning a health history interview with an adult client who expresses anger at the
nurse. The best approach for dealing with an angry client is for the nurse to - Answers allow the
client to ventilate his or her feelings.
During an interview, the patient begins to talk about the frequency of being abused by a spouse.
What can the nurse do at this time to acknowledge the sensitivity of the information the patient
is providing? - Answers Stop documenting in order to maintain eye contact with the patient.
Which item would be included in a review of the neurological system? Select all that apply. -
Answers • Numbness
• Loss of coordination
• Memory loss
The nurse is assessing the seven attributes of a client's symptom using the mnemonic OLD