The Importance Of Open-Ended Questions For Nurses
Aubrie, great post! You are right that as healthcare providers we are obligated to tell our patients the truth and always respect their decisions. I also like how you included that the nurse should use open- ended questions to have a better understanding of the patient. Using open-ended questions would allow us to not misunderstand what our patients are trying to explain to us. We always should address our patients concerns even if that means calling their doctor to come see their patient. As nurses we are our patients advocates and we should always protect their health and provide safe and effective care.