A nurse is implementing the consultation process. Which of the following actions would the nurse take first?
a. Making initial contact with the client
b. Negotiating for higher fees
c. Applying interventions
d. Collecting data
ANS: A
The first step is the initial contact with the client. This is made when the client or someone in a family, group, agency, or community communicates with the nurse about a potential problem that requires intervention. After this has happened, a contract will be agreed upon that includes nego-tiating for fees as needed, collecting the data, and finally applying the interventions.
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