The optimal way for a nurse to begin an interview with an elderly client is
a. "Hello, _______ [call client by first name]. I am going to be asking you a number
of questions to get to know you better.".
b. " Hello. My name is _______. I am a nurse here. Please tell me how you would
like to addressed by staff.".
c. "I am going to be asking you a number of questions about yourself. I would like
to call you by your first name if you do not mind.".
d. "Hi. You look as though you are comfortable and ready to participate in an
admission interview. Shall we get started?"
B
This opening identifies the nurse's role and politely seeks direction for addressing the client in a way
that will make him or her comfortable. This is particularly important when a considerable age
difference exists between the nurse and the client. Option A: The nurse has assumed the client wants
to be called by a first name but has not introduced self. Option C: Again, the nurse seeks to use the
client's first name and fails to introduce self. Option D: The nurse fails to introduce self and does not
identify the client.
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