The Nurse Asks,"I Would Like to Ask You Some Questions

question 17

Multiple Choice

The nurse asks,"I would like to ask you some questions about your health and your usual daily activities so that we can better plan your stay here." This question is found at the _____ phase of the interview process.

• A) summary
• B) closing
• C) body
• D) opening or introduction

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Definitions:

Cognitive Miser

A theoretical concept suggesting that humans prefer to take mental shortcuts for decision-making to conserve cognitive energy.

Demand Characteristics

Aspects of a study that give away its purpose or communicate how the participant is expected to behave.

Correlated

When two or more variables have a statistical relationship with each other, indicating that changes in one are associated with changes in the other.

Underlying Construct

Refers to the theoretical concept or psychological variable that is being measured or assessed, but is not directly observable.