A client in the emergency department has a non-life-threatening wound.The unit is busy with other clients,families,and people in the waiting room.How should the nurse conduct an interview with this client?
A)Have the client wait until the department quiets down,as the wound is not too serious.
B)Tell the client to wait in the waiting room and fill out the paperwork.
C)Draw curtains around the client and nurse to provide as much privacy as possible.
D)Make sure the client's back is to the rest of the room so as not to be heard by passersby.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Privacy is an important aspect of healthcare and should be provided to every client. Drawing curtains around the client and nurse will provide some level of privacy during the interview, despite the busy nature of the emergency department. Additionally, the nurse can ask the client to speak softly to ensure that their conversation is not overheard by others. Waiting until the department quiets down (Option A) or telling the client to wait in the waiting room (Option B) may be unsuitable as it will delay the assessment and intervention for the client's wound. Making sure the client's back is to the rest of the room (Option D) does not ensure privacy adequately.

A Client in the Emergency Department Has a Non-Life-Threatening Wound