Which Question or Comment Should the Nurse Initially Use That

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which question or comment should the nurse initially use that would best gather the most information during a health history assessment?

• A) "Let us help you."
• B) "Did you seek help when it first started?"
• C) "Tell me about the problems you are having."
• D) "Do you have a family history of this problem?"

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Definitions:

Focal Person

The main individual in a particular context, situation, or study, around whom activities or research are centered.

Intrapersonal Conflict

A psychological struggle within oneself, often involving competing emotions, desires, or beliefs.

Interrole Conflict

A psychological conflict arising when the expectations of different roles (e.g., work vs. family) an individual occupies are incompatible.

Experience

The knowledge or skill acquired through involvement in or exposure to an activity, event, or situation over time.