Health Assessment in Nursing 8TH Edition by Janet R Weber Test Bank

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This material has 90 questions with answers and rationales. Here are the first 5.

1. 1.During an outpatient intake, a client says, "I have been getting headaches." Which question best begins an exploration of the symptom?

   • A.Can you describe what the headache feels like?
   • B.Have you tried taking an analgesic?
   • C.Where exactly do you feel the headache?
   • D.Do you think the headaches are caused by stress?

   Rationale: An open-ended question invites the client to describe the symptom in their own words without suggesting a cause or limiting the response. Asking about location is useful but narrows the interview prematurely, while asking about stress is leading and asking about treatment skips symptom exploration. Begin broadly, then clarify characteristics such as location, timing, severity, and associated symptoms.

2. 2.At a community clinic, an adult client has limited proficiency in English. Which actions support an accurate and respectful health interview? Select all that apply.

   • A.Use short, clear statements and pause for interpretation.
   • B.Ask a family member to interpret sensitive questions whenever possible.
   • C.Speak directly to the client, not only to the interpreter.
   • D.Use a qualified medical interpreter when needed.
   • E.Confirm understanding by asking the client to explain key information in their own words.

   Rationale: A qualified interpreter supports accurate communication, and the nurse should maintain eye contact and direct questions to the client. Short statements allow accurate interpretation, while teach-back checks the client's understanding. Family members may omit, filter, or inaccurately interpret sensitive information, so they are not the preferred interpreters.

3. 3.A client states, "I stopped taking my blood pressure pills because they make me feel strange." Which response is most therapeutic?

   • A.Why did you decide not to follow the prescription?
   • B.What do you mean by feeling strange, and when does it happen?
   • C.You should not stop a prescribed medicine without asking your provider.
   • D.Many people have side effects, so you should try taking it at night.

   Rationale: The open-ended response explores the client's experience and gathers details needed to assess a possible adverse effect. The admonition can discourage disclosure, and asking why may sound judgmental. Recommending a dosing change before clarifying the symptoms is premature.

4. 4.Which information belongs in the chief concern section of a health history?

   • A.The nurse's summary of the physical examination
   • B.A list of the client's chronic diagnoses
   • C.The client's reason for seeking care, preferably in the client's own words
   • D.A complete list of the client's prescribed medications

   Answer and rationale are in the full material.

5. 5.During a home visit, a client reports intermittent abdominal pain. Which question best assesses the timing of this symptom?

   • A.What do you think is causing the pain?
   • B.Does the pain move anywhere else?
   • C.How would you rate the pain from 0 to 10?
   • D.When did the pain first begin, and how often does it occur?

   Answer and rationale are in the full material.