While Conducting the Initial Interview with a Patient in Crisis

question 1

Multiple Choice

While conducting the initial interview with a patient in crisis, the nurse should:

• A) speak in short, concise sentences.
• B) convey a sense of urgency to the patient.
• C) be forthright about time limits of the interview.
• D) let the patient know that the nurse is in control.

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Definitions:

BAL

Blood Alcohol Level, a measurement of alcohol intoxication for legal and medical purposes.

Small Intestine

A part of the gastrointestinal tract between the stomach and large intestine that absorbs nutrients and minerals from food.

Bloodstream

is the flowing fluid in the circulatory system of the body, through which blood is pumped to carry nutrients, oxygen, and waste products to and from the cells.

Large Intestine

The last part of the digestive system, responsible for water absorption and the formation of feces.