Which of the following questions would be most helpful in beginning an initial assessment interview for a client who has just been admitted to a psychiatric inpatient unit?
A) "Have you had any previous psychiatric admissions?"
B) "What brings you into the hospital today?"
C) "Have you had any thoughts about trying to harm yourself?
D) "How would you describe your relationship with your spouse?"
Ans: B
Open-ended questions are most helpful when beginning an interview because they allow the nurse to observe how the client responds verbally and nonverbally. They also convey caring and interest in the person's well-being, which helps to establish rapport. Asking about previous hospitalization, thoughts of self-harm, and a spousal relationship would be questions asked later in the assessment.
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