PA Study Guide Ch. 2

2. During an interview between a nurse and a client, the nurse and the client collaborate to identify problems and goals. This occurs during the phase of the interview termed

Ans: Working

1. During an interview with an adult client for the first time, the nurse can clarify the client's statement by

Ans: Rephrasing the client's statement

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

Ans: Review the ChooseMyPlate information with the client

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

Ans: "How do you manage your stress?"

4. The nurse is beginning a health history interview with an adult client who expresses anger at the nurse. The best approach for dealing with an angry client is for the nurse to

Ans: Allow the client to ventilate his her feelings

3. The nurse is preparing to interview an adult client for the first time. The nurse observes that the client appears very anxious. The nurse should

Ans: Explain the role and purpose of the nurse

5. The nurse is planning to interview a client who is being treated for depression. When the nurse enters the examination room, the client is sitting on the table with shoulders slumped. The nurse should plan to approach this client by

Ans: Expressing interest in a nuetral manner

7. During a client interview, the nurse asks questions about the client's past health history. The primary purpose of asking about past health problems is to

Ans: Identify risk factors to the client and his or her significant others

6. The nurse is planning to interview a client who has demonstrated manipulative behaviors during past clinic visits. During the interview process, the nurse should plan to

Ans: Provide structure and set limits with the client