When the Nurse Is Evaluating the Reliability of a Patient's

question 25

Multiple Choice

When the nurse is evaluating the reliability of a patient's responses,which of these statements would be correct? The patient:

• A)Has a history of drug abuse and therefore is not reliable.
• B)Provided consistent information and therefore is reliable.
• C)Smiled throughout interview and therefore is assumed reliable.
• D)Would not answer questions concerning stress and therefore is not reliable.

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