Select the Best Comment for a Nurse to Begin an Interview

question 34

Multiple Choice

Select the best comment for a nurse to begin an interview with an elderly patient.

• A) "I am a nurse. Are you familiar with what nurses do?"
• B) "Hello. I am going to ask you some questions to get to know you better."
• C) "You look comfortable and ready to participate in an admission interview. Shall we get started?"
• D) "Hello. My name is _______ and I am a nurse. How you would like to be addressed by staff?"

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