Exam 5: Interviewing and Health History: Subjective Data

The nurse is obtaining the psychosocial history of a client. Which component of the history should the nurse recognize is most important to determine prior to discussing health problems with the client?

The nurse is gathering information regarding the client's psychosocial history. Which question would be included in this assessment?

The nurse is preparing to review a client's current medications. Which question is the most important for the nurse to ask the client?

A patient tells the nurse a maternal grandparent had type I diabetes. Which part of the client's record should the nurse document the information in?

The nurse is summarizing the information obtained after a health history with a client. Which should the nurse recognize is a benefit of summary? Select all that apply.

The nurse is assessing the client's pain using the acronym OLDCART & ICE. Rank the questions asked by the nurse following the order of the acronym OLDCART & ICE. A) "How long have you had this pain?" B) "Would you please point to the location of your pain?" C) "How would you describe your pain? Is it sharp, dull, stabbing?" D) "Can you tell me when your pain first began?"

The nurse is using several interactional skills during a health history assessment. Which should the nurse recognize reflects the skill of attending?

The nurse is conducting a review of systems assessment during a health history. Which question should the nurse ask the client?

The nurse is preparing to interview a client in their home. Which environmental factor should the nurse recognize will facilitate the client's comfort during the interview?

The nurse is preparing to obtain a health history on a client. Which phase of the health history should the nurse recognize is occurring?