What Is the Most Appropriate Action When the Patient Constantly

question 6

Multiple Choice

What is the most appropriate action when the patient constantly pauses before answering questions about his or her health history on an admission assessment?

• A) Stop the assessment and return later.
• B) Wait for the patient to answer the questions.
• C) Ask why the questions require so much time to answer.
• D) Give the patient the assessment form listing the questions and a pen.

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Definitions:

Movement

The process of changing the physical location or position of something, or a group's effort to advance their interests or beliefs.

Body Position

The spatial orientation or posture of an individual's body, which can affect physical health, perception, and cognitive processes.

Similarity

Similarity refers to the state of being alike or having common attributes, often used in comparing different entities to assess common traits or relationships.

Group

A collection of individuals who interact with one another, share similar characteristics, and collectively have a sense of unity.