The nurse has just completed an admission interview with a new client. Which nursing statement indicates that the interview is in the closing phase?
1. "I'm going to set up your physical assessment now. Do you have any questions?"
2. "Tell me more about how you feel."
3. "Could you give examples of what types of other treatments you've had?"
4. "Is there anything you're worried about?"
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Closing the interview is important for maintaining the rapport and trust between the client and nurse as well as to facilitate future interactions. The closing should contain an offer for questions, conclusions, plans for the next meeting, and a summary to verify accuracy.
Rationale 2: This would be part of the body of the interview—questions designed to gather the most information about the situation.
Rationale 3: This would be part of the body of the interview—questions designed to gather the most information about the situation.
Rationale 4: This would be part of the body of the interview—questions designed to gather the most information about the situation.
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