[Expert Solution]: The practitioner, entering the examining room…

The practitioner, entering the examining room to meet a patient for the first time, states: “Hello, I’m M.M., and I’m here to gather some information from you and to perform your examination. This will take about 30 minutes. D.D. is a student working with me. If it’s all right with you, she will remain during the examination.” Which of the following must be added to cover all aspects of the interview contract? a. A statement regarding confidentiality, patient costs, and the expectations of each person b. The purpose of the interview and the role of the interviewer c. Time and place of the interview and a confidentiality statement d. An explicit purpose of the interview and a description of the physical examination, including diagnostic studies Which of the following are open-ended questions? Select all that apply. a. Tell me about your headaches. b. Describe your chest pain. c. Point to where the pain is. d. What do you expect from me as your nurse? e. Do you want to discuss all your options? M.J., age 85 , has been diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. During report you were told that the family does not want her to know the diagnosis. M.J. asks you, “Am I going to die?” Which of the following is the best therapeutic response from you, the nurse? a. “Tell me what prompted that question.” b. “I will ask your physician to discuss this matter with you.” c. “Let’s take each day as it comes.” d. “I think you should discuss that with your family.”