Exam 4: The Interview

The nurse is conducting an interview with a woman who has recently learned that she is pregnant and has come to the clinic today to begin prenatal care.The woman states that she and her husband are excited about the pregnancy but have a few questions.She looks nervously at her hands during the interview and sighs loudly.Considering the concept of communication,the nurse knows that which statement is most accurate? The woman:

When taking a history from a newly admitted patient,the nurse notices that he is pausing often and looking at the nurse expectantly.What would be the nurse's best response to this behavior?

A female nurse is interviewing a male patient who is near the same age as the nurse.During the interview,the patient makes an overtly sexual comment.The nurse's best reaction would be:

The nurse is interviewing a patient who has a hearing impairment.What techniques would be most beneficial in communicating with this patient?

A woman is discussing the problems she is having with her 2-year-old son."He won't go to sleep at night and during the day he has several fits.I get so upset when that happens." The nurse's best verbal response would be:

A patient has finished giving the nurse information about the reason he is seeking care.When reviewing the data,the nurse finds that some information about past hospitalizations is missing.Which statement by the nurse would be most appropriate to gather these data?

During an interview,the nurse would expect that most of the interview will take place at which distance?

The following statement could be found at which phase of the interview? "Mr.S. ,I would like to ask you some questions about your health and your usual daily activities so that we can better plan your stay here."

As the nurse enters a patient's room,the nurse finds her crying.The patient states that she has just found out that the lump in her breast is cancer and says,"I'm so afraid of,um,you know." The nurse's most therapeutic response would be to say,in a gentle manner:

Which of the following statements illustrate the use of open-ended questions? Select all that apply.

During an examination of a 3-year-old child,the nurse will need to take her blood pressure.What might the nurse do to try to gain the child's full cooperation?