A Nurse Is Completing a First Assessment Interview with a Family

question 30

Multiple Choice

A nurse is completing a first assessment interview with a family after entering the family's apartment for the first time. Which of the following would be crucial for the nurse to remember?

• A) Analyze the power relationships before focusing on needed information
• B) Be on best behavior with manners and courtesy, starting with a self-introduction
• C) Determine as soon as possible who makes decisions within the family
• D) Evaluate the safety of the immediate environment for self and the family

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