A Nurse Is Conducting a Health Interview on a Newly

question 25

Multiple Choice

A nurse is conducting a health interview on a newly admitted patient. To establish a trusting relationship with the patient, the nurse:

• A) avoids eye contact to appear less threatening.
• B) demonstrates professionalism by not smiling.
• C) sits close and leans in slightly toward the patient.
• D) speaks in a slow rate of speech and low tone.

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Definitions:

Inflated Sense

An exaggerated or overly high perception of oneself, often without sufficient reason or evidence.

Static Traits

Personality characteristics or attributes that are stable over time and across various situations.

Motivation

The internal and external factors that stimulate desire and energy in people to be continually interested and committed to a job, role, or subject, or to make an effort to attain a goal.

Constitutional Traits

Characteristics and qualities that are believed to be biologically determined, such as certain behavioral tendencies or physical features.