A student nurse is interviewing a patient being admitted to the hospital for a mastectomy. During the interview, she introduces herself as a student nurse and explains that she will be gathering some information
Which phase of the interview is this? A. Orientation
B. Working
C. Assessment
D. Termination
A
The orientation phase begins with introducing oneself and one's position and explaining the purpose of the interview. The nurse explains to patients why the data are being collecting and assures the patient that the information will remain confidential and will be used only by health care professionals who provide his or her care.
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A client at the crisis clinic has cared for her invalid mother for 10 years. The mother's condition has
deteriorated, and placement in a nursing home has been recommended by the mother's physician. The client states she has always seen herself as capable of caring for her mother despite the personal sacrifice it requires. To place the mother in a home threatens her value system. The Nursing Outcomes Classification outcome of highest relevance for this client with the nursing diagnosis of decisional conflict would be a. role performance. b. decision making. c. stress level. d. coping.
The nurse is reading about the federal government's plans for health insurance and realizes that the first health insurance was:
a. Blue Shield. c. Social Security. b. Blue Cross. d. benefits for veterans.
Prior to assessing a patient's integumentary status, the nurse notes excessive perspiration. What possible causes should the nurse consider for this finding?
Select all that apply. 1. The patient is hungry. 2. The patient is anxious. 3. The patient is in shock. 4. The patient has a fever. 5. The patient has been exercising
Attributes of effective teams include:
a. Friendly interaction. b. Respectful, consensus-building discussions. c. Embarrassing and personal criticism. d. Resentment toward other members.