While Completing an Admission Database,the Nurse Is Interviewing a Patient

question 8

Multiple Choice

While completing an admission database,the nurse is interviewing a patient who states that he is allergic to latex.The most appropriate nursing action is to first

• A) Leave the room and place the patient in isolation.
• B) Ask the patient to describe the type of reaction.
• C) Proceed to the termination phase of the interview.
• D) Document the latex allergy on the medication administration record.

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Definitions:

Conversational

Relating to or characteristic of informal spoken exchange or dialogue.

Referring

The act of directing someone to a different source or authority for information, help, or action.

Pragmatic Use

The practical use of language in context to achieve communication goals, considering factors such as conversational implicature and context.

Cultural Contexts

The environments, practices, beliefs, and norms that shape the lifestyle and perspective of a specific group of people.