When doing an admission assessment for a patient, the nurse notices that the patient pauses before answering questions about the health history. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. Interview a family member instead.
b. Wait for the patient to answer the questions.
c. Remind the patient that you have other patients who need care.
d. Give the patient an assessment form listing the questions and a pen.
ANS: B
Patients from some cultures take time to consider a question carefully before answering. The nurse will show respect for the patient and help develop a trusting relationship by allowing the patient time to give a thoughtful answer. Asking the patient why the answers are taking so much time, stopping the assessment, and handing the patient a form indicate that the nurse does not have time for the patient.
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