During the Initial Interview of a Patient, the Nurse Should

question 5

Multiple Choice

During the initial interview of a patient, the nurse should: (Select all that apply.)

• A) assess the language capabilities of the patient.
• B) use open-ended questions.
• C) limit the interview to approximately 30 minutes.
• D) assess comprehension abilities of the patient.
• E) make the patient as comfortable as possible.
• F) obtain the patient's medical history from the primary care provider.

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