In an Interview, the Nurse May Find It Necessary to Take

question 7

Multiple Choice

In an interview, the nurse may find it necessary to take notes to aid his or her memory later. Which statement is true regarding note-taking?

• A) Note-taking may impede the nurse's observation of the patient's nonverbal behaviors.
• B) Note-taking allows the patient to continue at his or her own pace as the nurse records what is said.
• C) Note-taking allows the nurse to shift attention away from the patient, resulting in an increased comfort level.
• D) Note-taking allows the nurse to break eye contact with the patient, which may increase his or her level of comfort.

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