The Patient Interview Consists of Three Phases: Orientation (Introductory), Working

question 4

Multiple Choice

The patient interview consists of three phases: orientation (introductory) , working, and termination. Each phase contributes to the development of trust and engagement between the nurse and the patient. During the orientation phase of the interview, the nurse should:

• A) obtain demographic data using open-ended questions.
• B) establish the name by which the patient prefers to be addressed.
• C) gather general information using closed-ended questions.
• D) stand by the bedside to ask the needed questions.

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