After setting the agenda during a patient-centered interview, what will the nurse do?
a. Begin by introducing himself.
b. Conduct a nursing health history.
c. Explain that the interview will be over in a few more minutes.
d. Tell the patient that he'll be back to administer medications in 1 hour.
B
After setting the agenda, the nurse should conduct the actual interview and proceed with data collection. Setting the stage begins with introductions and takes place before an agenda is set. The termination phase includes telling the patient when the interview is nearing an end. Telling the patient medications will be given later when the nurse returns would typically take place during the termination phase of the interview.
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