Which of the following statements made by the RN preparing to conduct a client's initial health history shows the best understanding of the therapeutic objective of the interview?
1. "It's all about finding out what the problems are and discovering the best way to fix them."
2. "Clients are more comfortable when you take the time to get to know them and their problems."
3. "I use it as an opportunity to show the client that his care is very important to the hospital's staff."
4. "It is the most appropriate way to initiate the therapeutic nature of the nurse-client relationship."
ANS: 1
The main objective of interacting with clients is to find out what their concerns are and to help them find solutions. While the other options are not incorrect, they do not express the primary objective of information gathering directed towards client care.
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