Kenneth Little Is Complaining of Burning When He Voids

question 13

Multiple Choice

Kenneth Little is complaining of burning when he voids. Because you suspect he has a urinary tract infection, you ask him more questions about the appearance of the urine, how often he has the urge to urinate, if he has any hesitancy, and when the symptoms started. Which interviewing skill does this demonstrate?

• A) Effective listening
• B) Awareness of nonverbal cues
• C) Broad knowledge base
• D) Summarizing to form a general picture
• E) Making the patient feel at ease

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Definitions:

Venipuncture

The process of puncturing a vein with a needle to withdraw blood or administer medication.

Aneurysm

An abnormal bulge or ballooning in the wall of a blood vessel, which can be life-threatening if it ruptures.

Diastole

The stage of the cardiac cycle during which the heart muscle relaxes, permitting the chambers to be filled with blood.

SA Node

The sinoatrial node, a group of cells in the right atrium of the heart that generates the electrical impulses initiating the heart's rhythm.