While Conducting the Initial Interview with a Patient in Crisis

question 11

Multiple Choice

While conducting the initial interview with a patient in crisis, the nurse should

• A) speak in short, concise sentences.
• B) convey a sense of urgency to the patient.
• C) be forthright about time limits of the interview.
• D) let the patient know the nurse controls the interview.

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Definitions:

Accounting Period

A specific time period at the end of which an organization prepares financial statements, commonly a year, quarter, or month.

Adjust

To make modifications to records, accounts, or systems to correct discrepancies or align them with actual conditions.

Accumulated Depreciation

The total amount of depreciation expense that has been recorded on an asset since its purchase.

Depreciation Expense

The systematic allocation of the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, representing wear and tear, decay, or obsolescence.