The nurse is interviewing a client who is in acute pain. Which ...

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The nurse is interviewing a client who is in acute pain. Which action by the nurse is the priority?
 
  1. Interview the family for the information.
  2. Attempt to reduce the pain and complete the interview later.
  3. Proceed very quickly with the interview.
  4. Document why the interview could not be completed.

Question 2

The nurse is interviewing the client. Which technique should the nurse use to decode the client's messages?
 
  1. Listen actively and attentively.
  2. Develop and transmit an idea.
  3. Use words to convey the message.
  4. Use body language to convey the message.

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2

The ability to participate in an interview is diminished when the client is experiencing unrelieved or acute pain. The nurse must focus on measures to help relieve pain, and then gather in-depth information at another time. Although secondary sources (family members, the medical record, and other members of the healthcare team) can be used to gather data, the client provides the primary information and should be the first choice for data assessment when possible. The client will not be able to concentrate and provide as in-depth information as possible if experiencing pain; regardless of how fast or slow the process takes. Pain reduction is the primary goal in this situation, as the interview must be completed in order to obtain necessary data.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1

Decoding a message makes communication successful and may break down if the nurse fails to listen attentively and actively. Developing and transmitting an idea is how communication takes place. Choosing words and symbols to convey a message is the definition of encoding. Displaying body language to convey a message is the definition of encoding.

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