Exam 4: The Interview

A female nurse is interviewing a man who is a recent immigrant.During the course of the interview, he leans forward and then finally moves his chair close enough that his knees are nearly touching the nurse's knees.The nurse begins to feel uncomfortable with his proximity.Which statement most closely reflects what the nurse should do next?

A woman is discussing the problems she is having with her 2-year-old son.She says, "He won't go to sleep at night, and during the day he has several fits.I get so upset when that happens." The nurse's best verbal response would be:

During an interview, a parent of a hospitalized child is sitting in an open position.As the interviewer begins to discuss the son's treatment, he suddenly crosses his arms against his chest and crosses his legs.This changed posture would suggest that the parent is:

During a follow-up visit, the nurse discovers that a patient has not been taking his insulin on a regular basis.The nurse asks, "Why haven't you taken your insulin?" Which statement is an appropriate evaluation of this question?

During the interview portion of data collection, the nurse collects __________ data.

A mother brings her 28-month-old daughter into the clinic for a well-child visit.At the beginning of the visit, the nurse focuses attention away from the toddler, but as the interview progresses, the toddler begins to "warm up" and is smiling shyly at the nurse.The nurse will be most successful in interacting with the toddler if which is done next?

During an interview, a woman says, "I have decided that I can no longer allow my children to live with their father's violence, but I just don't seem to be able to leave him." Using interpretation, the nurse's best response would be:

The nurse is conducting an interview.Which of these statements regarding open-ended questions is true? (Select all that apply.)

A pregnant woman states, "I just know labour will be so painful that I won't be able to stand it.I know it sounds awful, but I really dread going into labour." The nurse responds by stating, "Oh, don't worry about labour so much.I have been through it, and although it is painful, many good medications are available to decrease the pain." Which statement regarding this response is true? The nurse's reply was a:

The nurse makes this comment to a patient: "I know it may be hard, but you should do what the doctor ordered because she is the expert in this field." Which statement is correct about the nurse's comment?

During a visit to the clinic, a patient states, "The doctor just told me he thought I ought to stop smoking.He doesn't understand how hard I've tried.I just don't know the best way to do it.What should I do?" The nurse's most appropriate response in this case would be:

A female Métis patient has come to the clinic for follow-up diabetes teaching.During the interview, the nurse notices that the patient never makes eye contact and speaks mostly looking at the floor.Which statement is true regarding this situation?

A man arrives at the clinic for his annual wellness physical.He is experiencing no acute health problems.Which question or statement by the nurse is most appropriate when beginning the interview?

During an examination of a 3-year-old child, the nurse needs to take the blood pressure.What might the nurse do to try to gain the child's full cooperation?

A female nurse is interviewing a male patient who is close in age to the nurse.During the interview, the patient makes an overtly sexual comment.The nurse's best reaction would be:

The nurse is performing a health interview with a patient who has a language barrier, and no interpreter is available.Which is the best example of an appropriate question for the nurse to ask in this situation?

The nurse asks, "I would like to ask you some questions about your health and your usual daily activities so that we can better plan your stay here." This question is found at the __________ phase of the interview process.

The nurse is nearing the end of an interview.Which statement is appropriate at this time?

A patient has finished giving the nurse information about the reason he is seeking care.When reviewing the data, the nurse finds that some information about past hospitalizations is missing.At this point, which statement by the nurse would be most appropriate to gather these data?

A woman has just entered the emergency department after being battered by her husband.The nurse needs to get some information from her to begin treatment.What is the best choice for an opening phase of the interview with this patient?