The Nurse Is Interviewing a Newly Admitted Patient

question 9

Multiple Choice

The nurse is interviewing a newly admitted patient.Which statement by the nurse is most likely to result in effective patient communication?

• A) "I'm not sure why you're here.Can you explain it to me?"
• B) "Tell me about things and people that are important to you."
• C) "Tell me more about your pain.Where does it start?"
• D) "If you think it's important, I'll try to notify the provider."

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