A Nurse Is Collecting a Health History from a Client

question 11

Multiple Choice

A nurse is collecting a health history from a client and feels the client is not reliable. One recommended way to verify some of the client data is to

• A) ask the client the same questions but in a different manner.
• B) confront the client with your suspicions.
• C) find and question a secondary source.
• D) have another nurse try to get data from the client

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Definitions:

Emotions

Intricate mental conditions characterized by physical arousal, explicit actions, and aware thoughts.

Psychological Health

An individual's emotional, psychological, and social well-being, influencing how they think, feel, and behave.

Lazarus

Richard Lazarus was a psychologist who developed the appraisal theory of emotions, emphasizing the role of personal interpretation in the experience of emotions.

Uplifts

Positive experiences or events that can improve a person’s mood and counteract the effects of stress.