A guide to taking a patient's history - Journal Critique

The preparation of the environment is an important preliminary step, and the authors point out that a nurse may encounter a patient in a variety of different environments from an emergency room to a doctor's office. They cite Crouch and Meurier (2005), who contend that the environment should be "accessible, appropriately equipped, free from distractions and safe for the patient and the nurse" (Lloyd & Craig, 2007, p. 42). The Lloyd and Craig (2007, p. 42) also assert that the assessment must be conducted with respect for the patient, an approach that requires that the patient's beliefs and values be considered and that the nurse avoid judgmentalism and remain professional. The environment should also be quiet and provide "privacy and dignity," ideally in a location where there are no interruptions (Lloyd & Craig, 2007, p. 42). They stress protection of the patient's confidentiality and the need to allow enough

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