Author Question: During an interview, a patient attempts to shift the focus from self to the nurse by asking personal ... (Read 136 times)

bio_gurl · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

During an interview, a patient attempts to shift the focus from self to the nurse by asking personal questions. The nurse should respond by saying:

a. Why do you keep asking about me?
b. Nurses direct the interviews with patients.
c. Do not ask questions about my personal life.
d. The time we spend together is to discuss your concerns.

Question 2

A Puerto Rican American patient uses dramatic body language when describing emotional discomfort. Which analysis most likely explains the patient's behavior? The patient:

a. has a histrionic personality disorder.
b. believes dramatic body language is sexually appealing.
c. wishes to impress staff with the degree of emotional pain.
d. belongs to a culture in which dramatic body language is the norm.

mohan · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
When a patient tries to focus on the nurse, the nurse should refocus the discussion back onto the patient. Telling the patient that interview time should be used to discuss patient concerns refocuses discussion in a neutral way. Telling patients not to ask about the nurse's personal life shows indignation. Saying that nurses prefer to direct the interview reflects superiority. Why questions are probing and non-therapeutic.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Members of Hispanic American subcultures tend to use high affect and dramatic body language as they communicate. The other options are more remote possibilities.