Which Action by the Nurse Most Effectively Implements Guided Reminiscence

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which action by the nurse most effectively implements guided reminiscence during a patient interview?

• A)Reminding the patient to share important memories of the past.
• B)Scheduling several short interviews rather than one long one.
• C)Controlling the interview by selecting the memories to be discussed.
• D)Encouraging the patient to relive his or her memories while maintaining focus.

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Definitions:

Qualitative

Pertaining to or involving the assessment of data or phenomena through non-numerical and often descriptive methods.

Naturalistic Observation

A research method in which subjects are observed in their natural environment without any manipulation or intervention by the observer.

Objectivity

Objectivity in research or reporting refers to the avoidance of bias, ensuring that conclusions drawn are based solely on factual evidence and observable phenomena.

Scientific Observation

The process of gathering data through the senses or with the help of scientific instruments as part of the empirical research.