The nurse is conducting a thorough psychosocial assessment of a client who presents with complaints of fatigue, tearfulness, and relationship difficulties. What action by the nurse would support accurate assessment?
1. Take detailed notes to record client responses.
2. Ask as many questions as possible to explore all areas of concern.
3. Start the interview by asking a series of yes/no questions.
4. Investigate the client's culture prior to the interview.
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Taking detailed notes to record client responses would not support an accurate assessment.
Rationale 2: Asking many questions to explore all areas of concern does not support an accurate assessment.
Rationale 3: Asking yes/no questions does not support an accurate assessment.
Rationale 4: The nurse should consider how the client's behaviors are influenced by culture. In order to understand what is being said or seen, the nurse should investigate the client's culture prior to the interview.
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