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kwoodring · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A nurse assesses a patient who reluctantly participates in activities, answers questions with minimal responses, and rarely makes eye contact. What information should be included when documenting the assessment? Select all that apply.

a. Uncooperative patient
b. Patient's subjective responses
c. Only data obtained from the patient's verbal responses
d. Description of the patient's behavior during the interview
e. Analysis of why the patient is unresponsive during the interview

Question 2

The acronym QSEN refers to:

a. Qualitative Standardized Excellence in Nursing.
b. Quality and Safety Education for Nurses.
c. Quantitative Effectiveness in Nursing.
d. Quick Standards Essential for Nurses.

lauravaras · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, D
Both the content and process of the interview should be documented. Providing only the patient's verbal responses creates a skewed picture of the patient. Writing that the patient is uncooperative is subjectively worded. An objective description of patient behavior is preferable. Analysis of the reasons for the patient's behavior is speculation, which is inappropriate.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
QSEN represents national initiatives centered on patient safety and quality. The primary goal of QSEN is to prepare future nurses with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to increase the quality, care, and safety in the health care setting in which they work.