When closing the interview, the respiratory therapist should do which of the following?
1. Recheck the patient's vital signs.
2. Thank the patient.
3. Ask if the patient has any questions.
4. Close the door behind himself or herself for patient privacy.
a. 2
b. 2, 3
c. 1, 3, 4
d. 1, 2, 3, 4
B
To end the interview on a positive note, the respiratory therapist should thank the patient and ask if the patient has any questions. If there is no need for the vital signs to be checked, they should not be. The door may be left open or closed, depending on the situation.
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