Exam 5: Interviewing and Health History: Subjective Data

The nurse is assessing a client's religious beliefs and practices. Which segments of the health history should the nurse recognize can provide opportunities to obtain information about the role of religion? Select all that apply.

The nurse is obtaining a health history from a client. Which should the nurse recognize is the most efficient and low-cost method of providing individualized care?

A client tells the nurse they are worried that they have cancer. Which response should the nurse provide the client that demonstrates reflection?

The nurse is assessing the health patterns of a client. Which questions by the nurse are appropriate for this during this portion of the health history? Select all that apply.

The nurse is preparing to gather the biographical data from a client. Which should be the nurse's priority immediately prior to obtaining the information?

A client tells the nurse they were born in a rural area of the state. Which question should the nurse ask based on the information?

The nurse is gathering patient data from secondary sources. Which sources would the nurse utilize to collect this data? Select all that apply.

The nurse is preparing to use a direct leading technique for a client that is experiencing pain. Which question should the nurse ask the client?

The nurse is obtaining information about a client's past medical history. Which source should the nurse anticipate using to obtain this data?

A client tells the nurse that they do not need any information about skin cancer screening because they obtained the information on the internet. Which should the nurse do to ensure the client receives accurate information?

The nurse is assessing a client's past medical history. Which information should the nurse obtain during the assessment?

The nurse is obtaining a health history for a client admitted to the unit. Which should the nurse understand is the purpose for obtaining the health history?

The student nurse is preparing to perform a health history interview. Which statements indicate that the student nurse requires further education regarding the purpose of the health history? Select all that apply.

The nurse is obtaining the subjective data for a health history. Which components should the nurse include? Select all that apply.

The nurse is performing a focused interview with the client. Which behaviors indicate that the client may be feeling threatened? Select all that apply.

The nurse is reviewing ways to obtain data for a client's sexual history. Which method should the nurse recognize would provide the most sensitivity?

The nurse is preparing to reassess a client admitted for congestive heart failure. Which part of the interview should the nurse use to update the diagnostic cues of the client?

The nurse is obtaining a health history interview. Which question should the nurse ask that will set the direction for the rest of the health history interview?

An incoherent client has been brought to the emergency department (ED)by a family member. Which resource should the nurse initially use to obtain information about the client's current state of health?

The nurse is creating a genogram for a client. Which information should the nurse consider as critical in forming a plan of care for the client? Select all that apply.