RN health assessment exam 1, 2 and final

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Upgrade to remove ads Only $1/month SORT A nurse is introducing herself to a client as the first step of a comprehensive physical examination. Which of the following strategies should the nurse u... se with this client? (select all that apply) A. Address the client with the appropriate title and her last name. B. Use a mix of open- and close-ended questions. C. Reduce environmental noise. D. Have the client complete a health history form. E. Perform the general survey before the examination. B, C, E Rationale: B. Open-ended questions help the client tell her story in her own way. Closed-ended questions are useful for clarifying and verifying information the nurse gathers from the client's story C. quiet, comfortable environment eliminates distractions and helps the client focus on the important aspects of the interview. E. The general survey is noninvasive and, along with the health [Show More]

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