Periods of Silence During the Interview Can Serve Important Purposes

question 5

Multiple Choice

Periods of silence during the interview can serve important purposes, such as:

• A) allowing the clinician to catch up on documentation.
• B) promoting calm.
• C) providing time for reflection.
• D) increasing the length of the visit.

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Definitions:

Minor Calyces

Small funnel-shaped structures in the kidney that collect urine from the nephrons and pass it to the major calyces.

Renal Pyramids

Cone-shaped tissues in the kidneys that produce and channel urine towards the ureters.

Renal Medulla

The innermost part of the kidney that contains the nephrons responsible for urine concentration.

Renal Papillae

The apexes of the renal pyramids of the kidney, which release urine into the minor calyx.