When taking a sexual history from a patient, the nurse should:

Question

1. Ask questions that the patient can answer with a "yes" or "no."
2. Ask mostly open-ended questions.
3. Have the patient fill out a comprehensive questionnaire and review it after the patient leaves.
4. Try not to make much direct eye contact.

Answer 1

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: "Yes-or-no" answers indicate closed-ended questions that will not encourage the patient to share the necessary information.
Rationale 2: Open-ended questions are often useful in eliciting information because they encourage more than a one-word answer.
Rationale 3: Filling out a questionnaire and reviewing it after the patient leaves is not appropriate. It should be reviewed in the presence of the patient, encouraging conversation regarding the results.
Rationale 4: It is helpful to use direct eye contact as much as possible, unless culturally unacceptable. Eye contact encourages a connection between the involved parties and shows care and concern.