A patient tells the nurse, "I'm having a lot of pain in my hip." Which response(s) by the nurse most likely would stimulate the patient to provide the most complete data? Select all that apply
a. "Is your pain severe?"
b. "Tell me about your pain."
c. "When did you first notice this pain?"
d. "How would you describe your pain?"
e. "Is your pain better or worse than it was this morning?"
B, D
The responses, "Tell me about your pain" and "How would you describe your pain?" are open-ended responses that stimulate conversation. Although it is important information, the question "Is your pain severe?" prompts a "yes" or "no" response. "When did you first notice this pain?"—also important information—is likely to stimulate a brief, factual answer. Likewise, the question "Is your pain better or worse . . . ?" is closed and would likely to elicit a short response that might not be descriptive. Such questions allow the nurse to control the patient's response. Limiting the response might lead to an incomplete assessment.
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