Author Question: Which are the reasons for the nurse conducting a focused interview after the initial interview is ... (Read 161 times)

jerry coleman · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

Which are the reasons for the nurse conducting a focused interview after the initial interview is complete?

Select all that apply.
1. To clarify data.
2. To gather missing information.
3. To validate nursing diagnoses.
4. To collect data from the medical record.
5. To review current health concerns.

Question 2

When conducting a focused interview for an older adult client, which interventions by the nurse are appropriate? Select all that apply.

1. Establishing rapport.
2. Insisting adult children stay in the room.
3. Using a paper robe for infection control purposes.
4. Ensuring background noise is at a minimum.
5. Addressing the client as honey.

chloejackso · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3
The purpose of the focused interview is to clarify data, to gather missing information, and to validate nursing diagnoses. Collecting data from the medical record and reviewing current health concerns occurs during phase I, pre-interaction.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1, 4
When conducting a focused interview for an older adult client it is appropriate for the nurse to establish rapport and ensure that background noise is kept to a minimum. The nurse should provide privacy for the client during the interview process. Older adult clients often feel uncomfortable in paper robes. It is more appropriate to offer this client a cloth robe. The nurse should address the client using an appropriate title with their last name. Addressing the older adult client using the term honey is disrespectful.