While Conducting the Initial Interview with a Patient in Crisis

question 8

Multiple Choice

While conducting the initial interview with a patient in crisis, the nurse should do which of the following?

• A) Listen carefully and summarize often
• B) Convey a sense of urgency to the patient
• C) Be forthright about time limits of the interview
• D) Let the patient know the nurse controls the interview

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