During the Initial Interview of a Patient, the Nurse Should

Multiple Choice

During the initial interview of a patient, the nurse should: (Select all that apply.)

A) assess the language capabilities of the patient.
B) use open-ended questions.
C) limit the interview to approximately 30 minutes.
D) assess comprehension abilities of the patient.
E) make the patient as comfortable as possible.
F) obtain the patient's medical history from the primary care provider.