unit 2- health assessment

which step of the nursing process is the health history obtained?

name some theraputic communication techniques

name the components of the health history.

name some things assessed in demographic stage

which of the following is an effective technique to use when interviewing a client?
A. start the interview w/ "nonthreatning" topic
B. have the client fill out a printed nursing hsitory form
C. use only nondirective questions
D. ask questions word for word from the history form

The history of the present illness is
A. chronological description of the client's cheif concern
B. extensive info about a body system
C. the primary care provider's report of the client
D. information about family members w/ the same health problem

A client expresses concern to the nurse over the confidentiaity of the info she is providing during her health history. the nurse should respond by telling the client
A. that it is required for her to give any info that is requested
B. not to worry about anything
C. confidential piece of info about herself
D. exactly w/ whom the info will be shared

which of the following is the most important reason for a nurse to obtain a health hx from a clein who has just been admitted to the medical unit
A. client's health hx must be doc for insurance reimbursement
B. the health history gives the nurse an opportunity to provide ehalth promtion teaching
C. the client's health history facilitates development of a mutually agreed upon plan of care
D. health hx assists the primary care provider to categorize cleints w/ similar health promotion