Which statement should the nurse make first when assessing a ...

[james9437]

Which statement should the nurse make first when assessing a client's self-concept?
 
  1. Describe yourself as a person.
  2. Tell me about your family.
  3. Describe what you do when you have free time.
  4. Tell me about the work you do.

Question 2

During the assessment interview, the client is quiet and answers questions only minimally. What action should the nurse take about the client's reluctance to share information?
 
  1. Document that the client is not cooperative.
  2. Consider any cultural implications of these actions.
  3. Assume that the client has something to hide.
  4. Ask another nurse to sit in on the next interview attempt.

[billybob123]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: The first information the nurse gathers when assessing self-concept should focus on the client's personal identity (Describe yourself as a person).
Rationale 2: Tell me about your family assesses role performance.
Rationale 3: What do you do when you have free time assesses social role.
Rationale 4: Tell me about the kind of work do you do assesses work role.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Documenting that the client is not cooperative labels the client for all other health care provider interactions.
Rationale 2: The nurse should always consider that there could be a cultural implication of behavior.
Rationale 3: Assuming that the client has something to hide labels the client for all other health care provider interactions.
Rationale 4: Asking a second nurse to sit in on the next interview may make the client feel more intimidated.

[james9437]

TYSM

[ryansturges]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review