The nurse is initiating a history and physical assessment on a patient who reports intermittent right-sided abdomen pain, especially after eating fatty foods. How should the nurse conduct the history?. Select all that apply.

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The nurse should establish a rapport and trust with the patient by encouraging them to express their concerns and using open-ended questions to gather information, including documentation of the patient's own words. Direct questioning should be avoided as it may make the interview feel like an interrogation. While the patient's symptoms may suggest a gallbladder problem, the nurse should gather a more comprehensive history to rule out other potential causes.

The Nurse Is Initiating a History and Physical Assessment on a Patient