Asked by Sebouh Halvajian on Jul 05, 2024
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The nurse is conducting an interview in an outpatient clinic and is using a computer to record data. Which are the best uses of the computer in this situation? (Select all that apply.)
A) Collect the patient's data in a direct, face-to-face manner.
B) Enter all the data as the patient states them.
C) Ask the patient to wait as the nurse enters the data.
D) Type the data into the computer after the narrative is fully explored.
E) Allow the patient to see the monitor during typing.
Outpatient Clinic
A healthcare facility where patients receive diagnosis and treatment without being admitted overnight.
Narrative
A spoken or written account of connected events; a story or a reporting of events.
- Master and employ proficient communication techniques in clinical scenarios.
- Use technology effectively and ethically during patient interviews.
- Acknowledge and prevent potential barriers to effective communication.
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Miguel BustillosJul 10, 2024
Final Answer :
A, D, E
Explanation :
The use of a computer can become a barrier. The nurse should begin the interview as usual by greeting the patient, establishing rapport, and collecting the patient's narrative story in a direct, face-to-face manner. Only after the narrative is fully explored should the nurse type data into the computer. When typing, the nurse should position the monitor so that the patient can see it. The use of a computer can become a barrier. The nurse should begin the interview as usual by greeting the patient, establishing rapport, and collecting the patient's narrative story in a direct, face-to-face manner.
Learning Objectives
- Master and employ proficient communication techniques in clinical scenarios.
- Use technology effectively and ethically during patient interviews.
- Acknowledge and prevent potential barriers to effective communication.
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