A Nurse Assesses a Patient Who Reluctantly Participates in Activities

Multiple Choice

A nurse assesses a patient who reluctantly participates in activities, answers questions with minimal responses, and rarely makes eye contact. What information should be included when documenting the assessment? (Select all that apply.)

A) Uncooperative patient
B) Patient's subjective responses
C) Only data obtained from the patient's verbal responses
D) Description of the patient's behavior during the interview
E) Analysis of why the patient is unresponsive during the interview