The following are guidelines for the nurse-patient interview (select all that apply):
A.
Advise the patient
B.
Be aggressive
C.
Be sensitive
D.
Use empathy
E.
Use open-ended questions
ANS: C, D, E
The patient interview is the time to obtain information rather than give advice.
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