A Nurse Is Taking Complete Health Histories on All of the Patients

question 22

Multiple Choice

A nurse is taking complete health histories on all of the patients attending a wellness workshop.On the history form,one of the written questions asks,"You don't smoke,drink,or take drugs,do you?" This question is an example of:

• A) talking too much.
• B) using confrontation.
• C) using biased or leading questions.
• D) using blunt language to deal with distasteful topics.

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Definitions:

Controversial

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Psychic Energy

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Aggressive Drive

An innate or developed compulsion that pushes individuals toward hostile or assertive actions to achieve their goals.

Human Nature

The inherent characteristics, feelings, and behavioral traits shared by all humans.