Nondirective Interviewing Is a Useful Technique Because It

question 18

Multiple Choice

Nondirective interviewing is a useful technique because it:

• A) Allows the nurse to have control of the interview
• B) Is an efficient way to interview a patient
• C) Facilitates open communication
• D) Helps focus patients who are anxious

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Definitions:

Stress

A state of mental or emotional strain resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances.

Hans Selye

A pioneering Hungarian-Canadian endocrinologist known for his research on the stress response and for defining the General Adaptation Syndrome, a theory of stress and the body's way of adapting to it.

Biological Response

Biological response refers to any reaction or change in an organism or any of its parts resulting from exposure to a specific stimulus or environment.

Role Conflict

The stress or dilemma that occurs when an individual is confronted with competing demands or expectations from different roles they play in their life.