A client is coming in to the clinic for the first time. In order for the nurse to allow the client the most comfort during the interview, what should the nurse do?
1. Sit next to the client, a few feet apart.
2. Sit behind a desk.
3. Stand at the side of the client's chair.
4. Stand at the counter to take notes during the interview.
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: A seating arrangement in which the client and nurse are seated in chairs, a few feet apart, at right angles to each other and with no table between, creates a less formal atmosphere, with the nurse and client feeling on equal terms. This would allow for more comfort and relaxation during the interview phase.
Rationale 2: Sitting behind a desk creates a formal arrangement that suggests a business meeting between a superior and subordinate.
Rationale 3: Standing and looking down at a client who is in a chair risks intimidating the client.
Rationale 4: Standing and taking notes infers that the nurse is not really interested in the client.
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