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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