In an interview, the nurse may find it necessary to take notes to aid his or her memory later. Which statement is true regarding note-taking?

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The use of history forms and note-taking may be unavoidable. However, the nurse must be aware that note-taking during the interview has disadvantages, one of which is impeding the nurse's observations of the patient's nonverbal behavior. Note-taking often interrupts the patient's narrative flow, rather than allowing them to keep their own pace. Note-taking can break eye contact and also shift the nurse's attention away from the patient which can diminish the patient's sense of importance.

In an Interview, the Nurse May Find It Necessary to Take