A nurse wants to apply open communication to obtain a thorough history and to determine cognitive function. Which question represents the use of open communication?
a. Is today Wednesday?
b. Do you know what day it is?
c. Tell me what day of the week today is.
d. Do you know what the first day of the week is?
ANS: C
Correct: The patient must be able to name the day of the week rather than use answer yes or no.
Incorrect:
a. "Is today Wednesday?" can be answered yes or no, which is not representative of open communication.
b. "Do you know what day it is?" can be answered yes or no, which is not representative of open communication.
d. "Do you know what the first day of the week is?" can be answered yes or no, which is not representative of open communication.
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