The Nurse Is Preparing to Interview the Older Adult Client

question 21

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing to interview the older adult client and perform a head-to-toe assessment. Which actions by the nurse are appropriate?

• A) The nurse has requested that the client put on a cotton gown prior to the interview.
• B) The nurse seats the client so that the light from the window faces the client with the nurse's back to the window.
• C) The nurse addresses the client by her first name.
• D) The nurse maintains eye contact; both nurse and client are seated.
• E) During the interview, the nurse asks if the client is currently experiencing any pain or anxiety before proceeding further.

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