A nurse is conducting a health history interview for a woman at ...

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A nurse is conducting a health history interview for a woman at an assisted-living facility. The woman says, I have been so constipated lately. How should the nurse respond?
 
  A) Do you have a family history of chest problems?
  B) Why don't you use a laxative every night?
  C) Do you take anything to help your constipation?
  D) Everyone who ages has bowel problems.

Question 2

Which of the following questions or statements would be appropriate in eliciting further information when conducting a health history interview?
 
  A) Why didn't you go to the doctor when you began to have this pain?
  B) Are you feeling better now than you did during the night?
  C) Tell me more about what caused your pain.
  D) If I were you, I would not wait to get medical help next time.

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: C

A possible cause of omission of pertinent data is failing to follow up on cues during data collection. The nurse should ask about what the client uses to self-treat her constipation in order to identify further important information. It is not correct to ignore the statement, ask why questions, or make assumptions.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C

Avoid questions that impede communication during the interview, including those that can be answered by yes or no, why or how questions, and giving advice.

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