A very busy day is planned at a community health fair, and a nurse spends time greeting and meeting each person who walks in. Which of the following best describes the rationale for this action?
a. To distribute evaluation forms immediately so the participants can fill in the appropriate answers after each interaction with a professional
b. To immediately establish a friendly relationship and a level of trust
c. To make sure everyone knew who was sponsoring this free event
d. To most efficiently send the person to the area consistent with his or her apparent health need
ANS: B
The core of health education is the therapeutic and healing relationship between the nurse and clients. Inclusion and trust must be established before creating change. The nurse enhances inclusion by greeting clients on arrival in a warm fashion. Distribution of evaluation forms, informing participants of program sponsorship, and sending clients to the appropriate area of the health fair are not as important as the need for establishing a relationship.
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