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Obtaining a valid nursing health history requires, except
Professional Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Interviewing Skills
Physical Examination Skills
There are basic phases of an interview, in this phase the nurse explains the purpose of the interview.
Introductory
Working
Closing
Summarizing
In the process of an interview, it is essential for the nurse to establish trust and rapport.
Introductory
Working
Closing
Summarizing
The nurse then LISTENS, OBSERVE CUES, AND USES CRITICAL THINKING, to interpret and validate information received from the client.
Introductory
Working
Closing
Summarizing
It is a systematic data collection method that uses observation.
Physical Assessment
Interviewing
Inspection
Palpation
The procedure of physical examination may vary according to the following, except
Age of the client
severity of illness
location of the examination
preference of the patient
Equipment used to measure the diastolic and systolic blood pressure
Sphygmomanometer
Thermometer (oral, rectal, tympanic)
Watch with second hand
Stethoscope
This is used to enlarge visibility of lesions during the assessment of the skin.
Stethoscope
A small cup of water
Magnifying glass
Mirror
Used to test pupillary constriction.
Ophthalmoscope
Penlight
Cover card
Snellen chart
used to detect vibratory sensation.
tuning fork
Otoscope
Ophthalmoscope
Stethoscope
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