The nurse documents: "Client avoids eye contact and gives only vague, nonspecific answers to direct questioning by the professional staff. Is quite animated (laughs aloud, smiles, uses hand gestures) in conversation with spouse."
Which method of data collection does this documentation demonstrate?
1. Examining
2. Interviewing
3. Listening
4. Observing
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Examining is the major method used in the physical health assessment.
Rationale 2: Interviewing is used mainly while taking the nursing health history.
Rationale 3: Listening is only one part of observing.
Rationale 4: Observation is a conscious, deliberate skill that is developed through effort and with an organized approach. Observation occurs whenever the nurse is in contact with the client or support persons.
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