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.