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NClaborn

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on: Jul 22, 2018
Before conducting a health assessment on a client, what should the nurse do first?
 
  A) Ask a family member to be present for the assessment.
  B) Tell the client the amount of time for the assessment.
  C) Inform the client of the procedure done in the assessment.
  D) Introduce herself to the client.

Question 2

During the introductory phase of interviewing for the purpose of obtaining information for the nursing history, the nurse should:
 
  A) review literature pertinent to the client's attributes.
  B) assess personal feelings regarding similar clinical situations.
  C) inform the client of the maintenance of confidentiality.
  D) implement supportive nursing interventions.


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anyusername12131

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
Feedback:
The nurse should introduce herself to the client, and explain the nature and purpose of the health assessment.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
Feedback:
During the introductory phase, the nurse should inform the client how the information will be used and that confidentiality will be maintained.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
:D TYSM

chereeb

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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