To Best Minimize Patient Anxiety and Help Ensure a Successful

Multiple Choice

To best minimize patient anxiety and help ensure a successful history assessment interview,the gerontologic nurse does which of the following first?

A) Asks whether the patient has any questions about the interview.
B) Makes sure the interview area is comfortable and private.
C) Explains the reason for asking the questions.
D) Assures the patient that all answers will be kept confidential.