Answer to Question 1
Correct Answer: 2
This nurse is conducting the initial interview with this client. The health assessment interview has three phases. Pre-interaction is when the nurse prepares to meet the client and reviews any available background information. The initial interview occurs when the nurse uses a period of time to talk with the client and document any information that would aid in care for the current health issue. The focused interview occurs during the physical assessment, while providing treatment, and while providing care to the client. Closure of the interview techniques can be used at the end of the initial interview or the focused interview.
Answer to Question 2
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4
The nurse should postpone the interview if the client is in pain. The interview should be postponed if the client received opioid pain medications because it may alter the ability for the client to adequately answer the nurse's questions. The nurse should postpone the interview if the client was given lorazepam because it can sedate the client. The nurse should postpone the interview if the client is confused. Ibuprofen will not impact the client's ability to answer questions adequately, so the interview does not need to be postponed.
Critical thinking involves analysis in which the nurse examines patient data available from a variet
The nurse applies a pulse oximeter sensor on the client’s finger.
Building a Client Base
Position the client
Client positioned and draped
The client is positioned for the examination