Chp 2 Subjective Data

A nurse is performing an admission assessment on a new client to the unit. What would be the best way to phrase a question about the client's marital status?

"Do you live alone or with someone?"

The nurse is focusing an interview on a client's respiratory status. Which question should the nurse ask first to begin this interview?

Describe how you breathe for me?

"How many steps can you climb before you get short of breath?" is an example of what kind of question?

A question that elicits a graded response

What occurs during the termination phase of an interview?

Planning for follow-up care

A nurse has completed assessment of a client and is now validating the information gathered and reviewing goals with the client. Which phase of the interview process is this?

Summary

During an interview, how can the nurse best assist the client as the client tells his or her story?

interrupting only if absolutely necessary

While interviewing an adult client about her nutrition habits, the nurse should

review the ChooseMyPlate information with the client.

During the working phase of the interview, how can the nurse best assist the client as the client tells his or her story?

using a focused questioning format

The review of systems is to be completed next while conducting a comprehensive assessment. Which type of question should the nurse use for this review?

yes or no