Resource Articles // Collecting patient data is a core step in the nursing process. Often referred to as a nursing health assessment interview, nurses—and nursing students enrolled in nursing programs—must systemically collect patient health information so patients can receive the care they need. While it’s tempting to think otherwise, health assessment in nursing is so much more than asking questions. It’s the gateway to building an effective nurse–patient relationship that will make patients feel at ease, supported, and empowered. Whether you’re just learning how to become a nurse in a nursing program or are an RN reviewing best practices in your field, you’ll benefit from knowing about some of the most effective health assessment interview techniques. They include:
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Copyright February 2014 by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 409 12th Street, SW, PO Box 96920, Washington, DC 20090-6920. All rights reserved. ISSN 1074-861X Effective patient–physician communication. Committee Opinion No. 587. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Obstet Gynecol 2014;123:389–93. Topics Clinical decision-making Counseling Medical informatics |