A clinic nurse about to meet a new client and plans to gather subjective data regarding the client's health history. Which actions should the nurse take to help ensure the success of the interview? Select all that apply.
A. Ensuring that the room is private
B. Seeing that distracting objects are removed from the room
C. Having the client sit across a desk or table to give the client some personal space
D. Maintaining a distance of 2 feet or closer between the nurse and client
E. Switching on a dim light that will make the room cozier and help the client relax
Ans:
A. Ensuring that the room is private
B. Seeing that distracting objects are removed from the room
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