Author Question: A nurse is preparing a client for a physical assessment. The client appears anxious about the ... (Read 62 times)

skymedlock · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A nurse is preparing a client for a physical assessment. The client appears anxious about the assessment. Which statement by the nurse would be most appropriate?

A) This is nothing to worry about. I won't hurt you.
B) Some of the examination may be painful, but I will be gentle.
C) Let me tell you what I will be doing. It should not be painful.
D) I have to do this, so just relax and it won't last long.

Question 2

An adolescent comes to a community health clinic with complaints of vaginal itching and discharge. She believes it is from having sex with her boyfriend. Which response should the nurse use during the health history to elicit information?

A) Tell me about the sexual activity with your boyfriend.
B) Why did you ever have sex with someone you don't know?
C) You are old enough to know to use condoms.
D) I don't understand how you could be so careless.

bimper21 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
The client may be anxious for many reasons. Tell the client that the assessments should not be painful. Explaining the assessment in general terms can help decrease the client's embarrassment, fear of possible abnormal physical findings, or fear of failing a test.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
The health history is used to collect subjective data about the client's health status. Nurses use therapeutic communication skills, including open-ended statements and questions that are not threatening or negative, to establish an effective nurseclient relationship that facilitates communication.