The nurse is performing a health history on a 6-year-old boy who is having trouble adjusting to school. Which question would be most likely to elicit valuable information?
A) 'Do you like your new school?'
B) 'Are you happy with your teacher?'
C) 'Do you enjoy reading a book?'
D) 'What are your new classmates like?'
Ans: D
A careful conversation and interview with the child and/or the caregiver will provide important information about the child's health. Depending on the intent of the health assessment, many of the questions will be direct, and many will require the caregiver or child to answer simply "yes" or "no." In other than emergency situations, though, asking open-ended questions such as 'What are your classmates like?' offers an excellent opportunity to learn more about the child's life.
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