A man arrives at the clinic for his annual wellness physical. He ...

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A man arrives at the clinic for his annual wellness physical. He is experiencing no acute health problems. Which question or statement by the nurse is most appropriate when beginning the interview?
 
  a. How is your family?
  b. How is your job?
  c. Tell me about your hypertension.
  d. How has your health been since your last visit?

Question 2

The nurse makes this comment to a patient, I know it may be hard, but you should do what the doctor ordered because she is the expert in this field. Which statement is correct about the nurse's comment?
 
  a. This comment is inappropriate because it shows the nurse's bias.
  b. This comment is appropriate because members of the health care team are experts in their area of patient care.
  c. This type of comment promotes dependency and inferiority on the part of the patient and is best avoided in an interview situation.
  d. Using authority statements when dealing with patients, especially when they are undecided about an issue, is necessary at times.

[juwms]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Open-ended questions are used for gathering narrative information. This type of questioning should be used to begin the interview, to introduce a new section of questions, and whenever the person introduces a new topic.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Using authority responses promotes dependency and inferiority. Avoiding the use of authority is best. Although the health care provider and patient do not have equal professional knowledge, both have equally worthy roles in the health process. The other statements are not correct.

[vHAUNG6011]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[shailee]

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