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Nursing Process

The document discusses different methods nurses use to collect data, including observation and interviewing. It describes two approaches to interviewing - directive and non-directive. Directive interviews use closed questions to gather specific information quickly, while non-directive interviews use open-ended questions to build rapport and allow clients to explore their thoughts and feelings more freely. The document also provides tips for making patients comfortable before an interview and planning interviews, such as considering time, place, seating, distance, and language barriers.

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Nursing Process

The document discusses different methods nurses use to collect data, including observation and interviewing. It describes two approaches to interviewing - directive and non-directive. Directive interviews use closed questions to gather specific information quickly, while non-directive interviews use open-ended questions to build rapport and allow clients to explore their thoughts and feelings more freely. The document also provides tips for making patients comfortable before an interview and planning interviews, such as considering time, place, seating, distance, and language barriers.

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Data Collection Methods

A. Observation
- occurs whenever the nurse is in contact with the client or support persons
- gather data by using the 5 senses

B. Interviewing
- structured form of communication that the nurse uses to collect data or a
conversation with a purpose

2 Approaches
1. Directive
2. Non- directive

Directive - structured and elicits specific information


- used to gather and to give information in a limit amount of time

Non-directive - rapport building interview


- uses open- ended questions, used for problem- solving counseling and
performance appraisal
(Rapport- is an understanding between 2 or more people)

Kinds of Interview Questions:


1. Closed question- used in directive interview, restrictive and generally require
Only short answers- giving specific information
2. Open-ended questions - non-directive interview
- lead clients to explore their thoughts and feelings
disadvantages. The client may spend time conveying
irrelevant information.
3. Neutral Questions – question that the client can answer without direction or
pressure from the nurse
- is open-ended, and is used in non-directive interviews
4. Leading Questions – is usually closed, used in directive interview and thus
Directs client’s answer

Some hints to make patient comfortable before beginning the nursing history:

a. Assess for pain


b. Offer the patient an opportunity to go to the bathroom or make a call
c. Offer some beverages is medically permitted
d. Sit-down- during interview- eye level
Planning the Interview and Setting:

1. Time
2. Place- privacy
3. Seating arrangement- 45 degree angle to the bed
4. Distance-3 to 4 ft. apart
5. Language

Stages of Interview

1. The opening /introduction


steps: a. establishing rapport
b. orienting the interviewee
2. The body
3. The closing

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