Author Question: Which comment is appropriate for the nurse to make during the introduction stage of the assessment ... (Read 17 times)

scienceeasy · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Which comment is appropriate for the nurse to make during the introduction stage of the assessment interview?

a. It is almost time for me to leave. Do you have any questions for me?
b. Describe your pain.
c. I need to ask you a few questions about your health so we can better plan your care.
d. Describe the number and characteristics of your bowel movements.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient with an altered self-concept. What should this nurse do first when planning care for this patient?

a. identify the patient's weaknesses
b. complete a physical assessment
c. identify coping mechanisms
d. deny the patient has an altered self-concept

C.mcnichol98 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

C
When caring for a patient with altered or threatened self-concept, the nurse should first identify the patient's strengths and successful coping mechanisms before formulating and implementing a plan of care. It is important to not take away a person's defensive processes until another method of coping with anxiety has been developed.