The Nurse Is Preparing to Conduct a Focused Interview on a Client

question 23

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing to conduct a focused interview on a client who reports a recent weight gain.Which of the following inquiries is most appropriate?

• A)"Are you eating more than you should?"
• B)"Do you eat large quantities of carbohydrates?"
• C)"Please tell me about what foods and beverages you have consumed for the past 24 hours."
• D)"Have you noticed your energy level has decreased with your recent weight gain?

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Definitions:

Family Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that involves treating family members together to heal relationships and improve communication.

Individual Therapy

A form of psychotherapy in which a therapist works one-on-one with a client to address their personal issues and strategies for their resolution.

Systematic Desensitisation

A therapeutic process used to reduce phobia or anxiety through gradual exposure to the feared stimulus combined with relaxation techniques.

Unconditional Positive Regard

A concept from humanistic psychology, referring to accepting and supporting someone regardless of what they say or do.