When Conducting an Assessment Interview, Which of the Following Is

question 11

Multiple Choice

When conducting an assessment interview, which of the following is the best communication technique for the nurse to use?

• A) Ask multiple questions at the same time.
• B) Offer limited time for the patient to respond to each question that is asked.
• C) Use short, unambiguous listening responses focused on current health issues and patient concerns.
• D) Ensure that all questions are answered immediately in order to avoid the need for related follow-up questions to clarify.

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Definitions:

Clearer Diagnoses

The process of making more accurate identification of diseases or disorders based on a thorough assessment of symptoms, signs, and test results.

Psychiatry

A branch of medicine focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental, emotional and behavioral disorders.

DSM-IV

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, a handbook used by healthcare professionals as a guide to the diagnosis of mental disorders.

Psychiatric Diagnoses

The classification of mental disorders by identifying and categorizing symptoms according to standardized criteria, to guide treatment and understanding.