During Which Phase of the Helping Relationship Does the Nurse

question 15

Multiple Choice

During which phase of the helping relationship does the nurse assess a patient's health status?

• A) Pre-interaction
• B) Orientation
• C) Working
• D) Termination

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Definitions:

Slurring

The act of speaking where words are not articulated clearly, often a symptom of neurological disorders, intoxication, or fatigue.

Stutter

A speech disorder characterized by involuntary repetitions and prolongations of sounds, syllables, words or phrases, and interruptions in the flow of speech.

Loss Of Voice

The temporary or permanent inability to speak normally due to factors such as strain, infection, or injury to the vocal cords.

Complete Physical Examination

A thorough medical evaluation of a patient, assessing multiple systems of the body to detect any signs of disease or abnormalities.