During the interview portion of data collection, the nurse ...

[lindiwe]

During the interview portion of data collection, the nurse collects __________ data.
 
  a. Physical
  b. Historical
  c. Objective
  d. Subjective

Question 2

A female patient does not speak English well, and the nurse needs to choose an interpreter. Which of the following would be the most appropriate choice?
 
  a. Trained interpreter
  b. Male family member
  c. Female family member
  d. Volunteer college student from the foreign language studies department

[14vl19]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The interview is the first, and really the most important, part of data collection. During the interview, the nurse collects subjective data; that is, what the person says about him or herself.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Whenever possible, the nurse should use a trained interpreter, preferably one who knows medical terminology. In general, an older, more mature interpreter is preferred to a younger, less experienced one, and the same gender is preferred when possible.

[lindiwe]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[mcarey591]

Gracias!