Chapter 2: Collecting Subjective Data: The Interview and Health History

While interviewing an adult client about the client's stress levels and coping responses, an appropriate question by the nurse is

A. How do you manage your stress? "Do you feel stress at work?" "Is stress a problem in your life?" "How often do you feel stressed?"

A client admitted to the health care facility for new onset of abdominal pain expresses to the nurse that she was treated for gastroesophageal reflux disease in the past. In which section of the comprehensive health assessment should the nurse document this information?

A. personal health history History of present illness Review of systems Chief complaint

During an interview, the client begins to talk about the frequency of being abused by a spouse. What can the nurse do at this time to acknowledge the sensitivity of the information the client is providing?

A. Stop documenting in order to maintain eye contact with the client. Write down the information as the client is speaking. Key the information into the electronic medical record as the client is speaking. Avoid maintaining eye contact while the client is discussing spouse abuse.

Which of the following questions is most useful in the assessment of a client's diabetes management?

A. What is the routine for checking your blood sugar these days? "You check your sugars before each meal, don't you?" "Are you staying vigilant with your blood sugar monitoring?" "Are you still using your glucometer 4 times a day?"

A nurse assesses a client with regard to nutritional habits, use of substances, education, and work and stress levels. The nurse recognizes this as what type of information?

A. lifestyle and health practices profile Personal health history History of present health concern Family health history