Why do some researchers believe data regarding health behaviors ...

[Mr. Wonderful]

Why do some researchers believe data regarding health behaviors may be inaccurate in relation to men?
 
  a. Men are not socialized to tell the truth when interviewed.
  b. Men do not know when they are ill.
  c. Most of the data are collected about and from women.
  d. Most of the data are collected by women.

Question 2

Beyond gathering needed information for future interventions, which of the following purposes is served when the nurse interviews the family?
 
  a. Assessing the safety of the immediate environment before further planning can be done
  b. Establishing a process for the nurse and the family to make decisions
  c. Engaging in focused planned conversation, which has healing potential in itself
  d. Focusing on giving compliments to make the family feel good about themselves

[polinasid]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Males are less likely than females to participate in the data collection process. Women are often solicited in health surveys to report the health behavior of men. As proxies, they have a tendency to underreport behavior. Men may not want to participate and will make light of health problems. Males may conceal or suppress pain in an effort to appear strong. Men believe that they are telling the truth, as they may be less willing to talk, may not recall health problems, and may lack a health vocabulary. There is nothing to suggest that the data is collected by women and that this causes a problem with inaccuracies.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The second key element in the interview is the therapeutic conversation. This type of conversation is focused and planned and engages the family. The nurse must listen and remember that even one sentence has the potential to heal or help a family member. Every encounter, whether brief or extended, has healing potential.