The Nurse Is Interviewing a Patient

question 5

Multiple Choice

The nurse is interviewing a patient.Which action by the nurse indicates active listening?

• A) Asking interview questions while starting an IV
• B) Correcting the patient's use of the word "free bleeder" for hemophilia
• C) Asking the spouse to verify the patient's responses to family history questions
• D) Restating what the patient said to ensure the nurse understands what the patient meant

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Definitions:

Reasonable Apprehension

A legal standard referring to the fear or anticipation of harm that a person of ordinary sensibilities would feel under similar circumstances.

Assault

An intentional act by one person that creates an apprehension in another of an imminent, harmful, or offensive contact.

Assault

An act that threatens physical harm to a person, whether or not actual harm is done.

Battery

A legal term referring to the intentional and unpermitted contact with another person, causing harm or offense.