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