In an Interview,the Nurse May Find It Necessary to Take

question 30

Multiple Choice

In an interview,the nurse may find it necessary to take notes to aid his or her memory later.Which of the following statements is true regarding note taking?

• A)Taking notes may impede the nurse's observation of the patient's nonverbal behaviours.
• B)Taking notes allows the patient to continue at his or her own pace as the nurse records what is being said.
• C)Taking notes allows the nurse to shift attention away from the patient,thus increasing the patient's comfort level.
• D)Taking notes allows the nurse to break eye contact with the patient,which may help increase the patient's level of comfort.

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