Because the Psychosocial Assessment Includes Many More Personal Aspects of the Client's

question 9

Multiple Choice

Because the psychosocial assessment includes many more personal aspects of the client's history, the most significant variable that may affect the quality and usefulness of the collected data is the

• A) nurse's ability to establish a therapeutic relationship.
• B) nurse's difficulty in differentiating normal from abnormal.
• C) reluctance of most clients to share information with health care providers.
• D) value the client places on the health interview.

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Definitions:

Psoriasis

A chronic autoimmune skin condition that causes the rapid buildup of skin cells, leading to scaling on the skin's surface.

Eczema

A medical condition that causes the skin to become inflamed or irritated, characterized by itchiness, red skin, and a rash.

Eccrine Sweat Glands

Specialized sweat glands that help regulate body temperature through the release of a water-based secretion.